Martholme Viaduct, Great Harwood

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The disused historic structure on the East Lancashire skyline was reopened to walkers in 2017 after having been closed for more than 16 years. Martholme Viaduct was reopened following six months of restoration work. The grade II-listed structure stands over the River Calder and allows wonderful views towards Simonstone, Accrington, Whalley and Great Harwood.

The 300 metre-long walkway was closed in 2001 following a foot and mouth outbreak.

The viaduct was completed in 1877 and consists of 10 rounded arches, each around 12 metres wide. It once served trains running on the North Lancashire Loop, also known as the Great Harwood Loop, a nine-mile route through the town, as well as Simonstone and Padiham. It last carried trains in 1964.

Part of the Netflix series “The Stranger” (Episode 4) was filmed on location here.

The viaduct was originally intended to be a wooden construction, but was eventually built of sandstone rubble.

Paul.

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Really nicely flown, filmed and put together. I aspire to producing something of this quality. Like that you’ve included the history info too, it adds depth. Thanks for sharing!

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Thank you David. I planned the flight from the ground up to the top of the viaduct as a short journey which seems to have worked out pretty well.

I wish I had known about the Netflix link - there were a few people there that I may have been able to talk into re0enacting the scene from the programme! :grin:

Paul.