A medieval stone bridge over the River Ure, featuring three arches and a picturesque riverside setting, surrounded by lush greenery and offering scenic views of the surrounding countryside.
What a beautiful walk to Ashness Bridge. Very easy if you're fit, even doable if you are not. We walked with our two kids, 4 & 6, with minimal whining. About 4 hours at a very slow pace with some stops. Our path started from the access point just up the road past Castlerigg Farm, on the right. Take that path following the water to the bench, then hang a left through the Great Wood all the way to the National Trust Car Park. It's entirely downhill. There was a lovely National Trust lady in the car park with oodles of info if you want to talk to her. From there you can continue on further to the bridge. If you want to go more, you can go up to Walla Crag. The ascent is gradual enough to do. There is a steeper way up if you want, you can see on the path signs. When you get to the top, hop through the triangle stile to get on top of the rock for great views, then back through the stile and follow the path down with the wall on your left. This will take you all the way back to Castlerigg.
This ancient stone bridge sits amidst a scenic landscape near Derwent water. It probably had been a packhorse bridge with its low side design to accommodate horses packed with goods bulged on both sides. Beware however, of slippery rocks during wet weather. Nonetheless a beautiful landscape totally worth the drive or hike. Plus Surprise View is only few min drive further the route.
Wouldn't call it a fantastic place to visit, driving there was however adventurous. Try and reach the bridge as early as possible as it can become crowded during the day. Once traffic, one can easily get stuck behind in those narrow roads. You can enjoy if you further go down the waterfall. Also go further up the hill for beautiful 'surprise view'. Keep in mind it's a steep incline, so a good power required from your car.
Beautiful place, not the same view as the famous postcard, trees have grown massively. Nice and scenic with old word charm, make sure to continue along the road to Surprise View.
Lovely little spot to visit, good picturesque area. Car park is a little bit pricey but its national trust so it's worth it. 0.5 hours PS1, PS2 for 1 hour and PS5 for 2 hours. If you're only doing the bridge then half hour will be plenty. If you want to do both suprise view and the bridge you will need 1 hour if you're reasonably fit and longer if you aren't.
The bridge itself is nice but the creek and rocky area is great fun to scramble and enjoy.
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What a beautiful walk to Ashness Bridge. Very easy if you're fit, even doable if you are not. We walked with our two kids, 4 & 6, with minimal whining. About 4 hours at a very slow pace with some stops. Our path started from the access point just up the road past Castlerigg Farm, on the right. Take that path following the water to the bench, then hang a left through the Great Wood all the way to the National Trust Car Park. It's entirely downhill. There was a lovely National Trust lady in the car park with oodles of info if you want to talk to her. From there you can continue on further to the bridge. If you want to go more, you can go up to Walla Crag. The ascent is gradual enough to do. There is a steeper way up if you want, you can see on the path signs. When you get to the top, hop through the triangle stile to get on top of the rock for great views, then back through the stile and follow the path down with the wall on your left. This will take you all the way back to Castlerigg.
This ancient stone bridge sits amidst a scenic landscape near Derwent water. It probably had been a packhorse bridge with its low side design to accommodate horses packed with goods bulged on both sides. Beware however, of slippery rocks during wet weather. Nonetheless a beautiful landscape totally worth the drive or hike. Plus Surprise View is only few min drive further the route.
Wouldn't call it a fantastic place to visit, driving there was however adventurous. Try and reach the bridge as early as possible as it can become crowded during the day. Once traffic, one can easily get stuck behind in those narrow roads. You can enjoy if you further go down the waterfall. Also go further up the hill for beautiful 'surprise view'. Keep in mind it's a steep incline, so a good power required from your car.
Beautiful place, not the same view as the famous postcard, trees have grown massively. Nice and scenic with old word charm, make sure to continue along the road to Surprise View.
Lovely little spot to visit, good picturesque area. Car park is a little bit pricey but its national trust so it's worth it. 0.5 hours PS1, PS2 for 1 hour and PS5 for 2 hours. If you're only doing the bridge then half hour will be plenty. If you want to do both suprise view and the bridge you will need 1 hour if you're reasonably fit and longer if you aren't.
The bridge itself is nice but the creek and rocky area is great fun to scramble and enjoy.
