Hebden Suspension Bridge — Local services in England

Monday 11th November 2024 The Hebden Suspension Bridge in North Yorkshire was built in 1885 by William Bell, the local blacksmith, and is a notable landmark on the river-side path. The bridge was built after a local man drowned while crossing the stepping stones on the River Wharfe below Hebden. The bridge was funded by public subscription and made from recycled materials, including 262 yards of redundant steel rope from the Hebden Moor Mining Company. The bridge was officially opened in 1885 with a public tea and a brass band. In 1937, the bridge was damaged in a heavy flood and the central supporting pier was removed. The National Park Authority recently refurbished the bridge. The bridge is now a popular public footpath. The base of the central supporting pier can still be seen in low water conditions. Well...

A riverside walk/footpath from Burnsall, Wharfedale, North Yorkshire to Grassington just under 7miles. Burnsall riverside car park is small & is reasonably priced during Autumn/Winter (2022), toilets are now updated but there's now a QR voluntary payment system in place whereby I fear they may lose payments for usage if you can't get a phone signal as it can be patchy in the dales, phone, carrier...

A rickety but unique and interesting 120 year old bridge across the river wharfe. Alternatively you can walk across the stepping stones just next to it. Theres a hidden plaque which reads..

HEBDEN SUSPENSION BRIDGE

THIS PLAQUE COMMEMORATES THE CENTENARY OF THE OPENING OF THIS BRIDGE, BUILT BY HEBDEN BLACKS WITH WILLIAM BELL, ON SEPTEMBER 26 ΤΗ...