Penallt Viaduct

The Penallt Viaduct is a railway bridge that crosses the River Wye with five spans supported by four pairs of cast iron columns arranged in a curved configuration. The structure was built from red sandstone and includes a footpath on its upper side.

The bridge opened in 1876 as part of the Wye Valley Railway, linking communities across the river. Passenger services ended in 1959, but pedestrian use has continued to the present day.

The bridge shows Victorian engineering skill and symbolizes how railways connected villages on both sides of the river. You can still see today how the structure shapes both banks and guides walkers between communities.

The footpath provides a safe crossing between Redbrook and Penallt, with clear views of the river from the structure. Visitors should be aware that the bridge is a popular point on walking routes, especially on weekends.

The bridge sits at the border between England and Wales, marking this state boundary with its location over the river. Walkers often notice that crossing it means literally stepping from one country into another.

Location: Monmouthshire

Location: Newland

Elevation above the sea: 10.1 m

GPS coordinates: 51.78529,-2.67392

Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:40