Fledborough Viaduct

Fledborough Viaduct is a railway viaduct crossing the River Trent in Nottinghamshire, built with 59 brick arches and four steel girder spans. The structure stretches roughly 800 meters across the river valley and combines solid brickwork with metal spans to support the track above.

The viaduct was built in the late 1800s and served as a key railway link through the English Midlands. Steel portions were replaced in the 1960s to reinforce the structure for continued operation.

The viaduct represents the engineering capabilities of Victorian railway construction, connecting communities between Chesterfield Market Place and Lincoln Central.

The former railway viaduct now functions as a cycling path, allowing visitors to cross the river on foot or by bicycle. Access is free and the structure is generally open to the public, making it convenient for walkers and cyclists passing through the area.

The metal spans crossing the river received modifications in 1965, replacing the original steel trusses with plate girder spans of single track width.

Location: Nottinghamshire

Official opening: 1897

GPS coordinates: 53.23530,-0.77875

Latest update: December 12, 2025 14:26