Huckford Viaduct, bridge in United Kingdom
Huckford Viaduct is a railway bridge made of brick that crosses the River Frome valley near Winterbourne Down in South Gloucestershire. The structure features 11 large arches, standing about 100 feet above the river, and continues to support trains on the Bristol to London line today.
The viaduct was built in 1902 as part of the railway line connecting Wootton Bassett to Patchway. It emerged during the era of railway expansion in the early 20th century and became an important link for moving people and goods between regions.
The site is accessible via the Frome Valley Walkway, a hiking trail that passes gently through the landscape. Wear sturdy footwear if you plan to explore around the rocky quarry face and steep slopes near the bridge.
The site sits on a former quarry where ferns, mosses, and lichens thrive on the damp stone walls. This transformed landscape now shelters frogs and small mammals among the weathered rock faces.
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