Braddan Bridge, Railway and road bridges in Braddan, Isle of Man.
Braddan Bridge carries the A1 Douglas to Peel road over the River Dhoo, with the former railway halt of the same name beside it. The road drops into a left-right S-bend over the river, flanked by stone walls, with the Dhoo behind the left wall and a row of trees planted in 1935 for King George V's silver jubilee behind the right. It sits between the 1st and 2nd milestones of the Snaefell Mountain Course.
The railway bridge opened in 1881 as part of the Isle of Man Railway's first line extending to Peel. This route supported both local travel and access to nearby Kirk Braddan church.
Braddan Bridge is a landmark on the Snaefell Mountain Course used for the Isle of Man TT and Manx Grand Prix. Riders brake for a left-right S bend over the River Dhoo, and the line taken through the second corner affects speed on the climb toward Snugborough. Grandstands are erected around the entrance of the "new" church of 1876, and Braddan Bridge House, run by the Joey Dunlop Foundation, offers accessible accommodation for visitors with disabilities.
The bridges are accessible from the main A1 Douglas-Peel road that passes directly alongside them. You will find clear viewing areas where you can see both structures and the river below.
The Jubilee Oak on the roundabout just before the bridge was planted in 1887 for Queen Victoria's golden jubilee. Riders who misjudge their speed can escape down Braddan Road, but must avoid the old oak. Beside it stands Braddan Bridge House, home of the Joey Dunlop Foundation, adapted for disabled visitors.
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