The Lake District probably has the finest collection of stone 'packhorse' bridges to be found anywhere in the world. Most were built during the period 1650 to 1750, probably replacing wooden bridges. A packhorse bridge is easily recognised by its simple arch construction, narrow width and low parapet walling which was adequate until the advent of drovers around 1800.

Packhorse Bridges in Cumbria and the Lake District

• Bridge House
• Dent Head
• Monks Bridge
• Slater Bridge
• Wasdale
• Watendlath

Other Interesting Bridges in Cumbria and the Lake District

• Bow Bridge
• Eden Bridge, Carlisle
• River Kent, Kendal
• Devil's Bridge
• Lanercost Old Bridge
• Eden Bridge, Lazonby
• Levens Bridge
• Longtown
• Force Gill Aqueduct

Railway Bridges and Viaducts in Cumbria and the Lake District

• West Cumbria Cycle Network
• Settle Carlisle Railway
• Keswick Railway Footpath
• WetheralViaduct

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