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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

00:38

2.49km

10m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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165 m

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 995 feet (303 meters) and 95 feet (29 meters) tall, the Pensford viaduct is impossible to miss when you visit the village. The beautiful disused railway bridge was built in 1874 to carry trains over the Chew Valley. In 1964, the viaduct carried its final train and it began to suffer damage, especially after the Great Flood of 1968.

In 1984, the viaduct was offered for sale for £1 but no one bought it, probably due to the high maintenance costs. Today, it is owned by the Highways Agency Historical Railways Estate.

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1.87 km

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View from up on high, pretty view & then option to go up close

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2.18 km

Pensford Viaduct

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Pensford Viaduct is a striking former railway bridge across the River Chew. A footpath heads right underneath the 95-foot (29-m) high bridge along the river, giving you a chance to admire the structure. Pensford Viaduct was built in 1874 and is Grade II-listed.

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2.49 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.02 km

685 m

379 m

257 m

141 m

Surfaces

1.02 km

685 m

382 m

366 m

< 100 m

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Saturday 22 August

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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

Pensford Viaduct

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Pensford Viaduct

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