Larpool Viaduct

Larpool Viaduct is a railway bridge that crosses the River Esk with 13 brick arches rising steeply above the valley floor. The red-brick structure stretches across the entire span of the valley and creates a striking silhouette against the surrounding landscape.

The viaduct was built during the 1880s as the railway line expanded toward Whitby. This engineering project transformed how people and goods moved across the valley and remains in use today.

The viaduct serves as a landmark that connects the communities on either side of the valley and remains a focal point for those exploring the coastal area. Locals and visitors alike recognize it as part of the fabric that shapes how people move through and experience this stretch of coastline.

You can reach the viaduct by walking from Whitby along the nearby footpaths that follow the river valley. There are several viewpoints accessible from ground level on both sides of the structure where you can stop to take in the views.

The structure was mentioned in Bram Stoker's novel Dracula, giving it a surprising connection to literary history. This literary reference draws visitors who are interested in both the architecture and its place in popular culture.

Location: Scarborough

Official opening: 1885

GPS coordinates: 54.47450,-0.61845

Latest update: December 9, 2025 18:47