Cliff Bridge, Scarborough, Grade II listed bridge in Scarborough, England
The Cliff Bridge spans 414 feet across the valley, connecting St Nicholas Cliff to The Spa through four segmental braced iron arches and stone piers.
The Cliff Bridge Company constructed this iron footbridge in 1827 to provide access between the town center and the mineral springs at a cost of £7,000.
The bridge represents Victorian engineering methods, combining iron and stone construction techniques that influenced the development of similar structures throughout England.
Following extensive renovations in 2010, the bridge now offers free pedestrian access between the town center and South Cliff Gardens throughout the year.
The bridge underwent a successful inaugural test when a mail coach with horses crossed at high speed during its opening ceremony in July 1827.
Location: Scarborough
GPS coordinates: 54.27961,-0.39838
Latest update: March 4, 2025 21:02
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