A quick trip out today to the Pensford railway viaduct, just south of Bristol. It was too cold to stay out for long, but the structure is quite impressive.
It was built in the 1870s and carried railway traffic from Bristol south to Midsomer Norton and Radstock over the River Chew. Regular passenger services stopped in 1959, although freight services (mainly coal from Radstock) continued until 1964.
It is almost 1,000 feet long and 100 feet high. There are 16 arches in all.
There is good access to fly, but a bit of care is necessary as there are a lot of trees and some power lines nearby. Once you get above those its all very straightforward. Parking can be in pretty short supply in the village as there are some narrow streets.
