Ribblehead Viaduct, Railway viaduct in North Yorkshire, England
The Ribblehead Viaduct extends 440 yards across Batty Moss valley with 24 stone arches rising 104 feet above the moorland surface.
Construction of the viaduct between 1869 and 1874 required 2,300 workers, with over 100 men losing their lives during the challenging building process.
The structure forms part of the Settle-Carlisle railway line and stands as a monument to Victorian engineering achievements in the Yorkshire Dales landscape.
Visitors can access the viaduct through walking paths from Ribblehead station, with designated viewing areas providing clear perspectives of the structure.
The stone arches of the viaduct required specific foundations in the limestone bedrock, with each pier containing up to 163,000 bricks.
Location: Bentham
Official opening: August 3, 1875
Part of: Settle to Carlisle Line
GPS coordinates: 54.21044,-2.37023
Latest update: May 26, 2025 21:01
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