A medieval stone bridge spanning the River Trent in Derbyshire, England, featuring five arches and a picturesque riverside setting.
Also known as Swarkestone Causeway it's a classified Scheduled Monument. Used extensively by traffic both ways it can be a slow process crossing it particularly at the peak morning and evening travel times. The original brickwork can be seen along with numerous localised repairs from its many conflicts with passing vehicles not quite taking enough care. The famous bridge over the Trent (see Bonnie Prince Charlie's most southerly occupation during the 1745 Jacobite rising) after heavy rain can often see the river overflow its banks and flood the adjoining flood meadows.
The only downside to this beautiful causeway in the village I live in is... A large majority of drivers are not aware it is possible to drive the whole way without stopping dead and causing huge queues. If you regularly drive over this bridge, try driving sensibly and you will see that two vehicles can pass where the bridge juts out slightly, and if you do this, there won't be long queues.
If you can get off of it and go round it, you will see it's true magnificence! I drive over it every day at least twice but seeing it from the ground is truly something else. But being your hiking boots and watch out for cows!
Large deep potholes appearing next to drain covers. Unavoidable unless you swerve into opposing traffic flow.
Nice walk along the river, is a public footpath but the local property owners do not make it easy or welcoming.
Great 5 mile circular walk from the Crewe and Harper. Lovely lunch afterwards
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Also known as Swarkestone Causeway it's a classified Scheduled Monument. Used extensively by traffic both ways it can be a slow process crossing it particularly at the peak morning and evening travel times. The original brickwork can be seen along with numerous localised repairs from its many conflicts with passing vehicles not quite taking enough care. The famous bridge over the Trent (see Bonnie Prince Charlie's most southerly occupation during the 1745 Jacobite rising) after heavy rain can often see the river overflow its banks and flood the adjoining flood meadows.
The only downside to this beautiful causeway in the village I live in is... A large majority of drivers are not aware it is possible to drive the whole way without stopping dead and causing huge queues. If you regularly drive over this bridge, try driving sensibly and you will see that two vehicles can pass where the bridge juts out slightly, and if you do this, there won't be long queues.
If you can get off of it and go round it, you will see it's true magnificence! I drive over it every day at least twice but seeing it from the ground is truly something else. But being your hiking boots and watch out for cows!
Large deep potholes appearing next to drain covers. Unavoidable unless you swerve into opposing traffic flow.
Nice walk along the river, is a public footpath but the local property owners do not make it easy or welcoming.
Great 5 mile circular walk from the Crewe and Harper. Lovely lunch afterwards
