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Willowford Bridge

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Remains of a Roman bridge that used to carry traffic across the River Irthing. The bridge is now completely on dry land, and a modern footbridge takes walkers across the river and along an extremely well-preserved section of Hadrian's Wall to the Birdoswald Roman Fort a short distance away.

Willowford bridge was built as part of Hadrian's Wall, around 122 AD. The bridge was built in two phases; the first was fairly narrow, and is represented by the abutment and foundations on the east shore. Nearby is a huge pier which helped support a second, wider bridge.

Excavations appear to show the bridge actually carried Hadrian's Wall across the Irthing. In other words, Willowford did not just present a simple footbridge for Roman soldiers to cross the river, but it actually supported the entire weight of Hadrian's Wall.
Gilsland, Cumbria, England

About Willowford Bridge
Attraction Type: Roman
Location: The bridge is accessed via a very pleasant walk along Hadrian's Wall from Birdoswald Roman fort. Parking at the fort or at Gilsland village.
Website: Willowford Bridge
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Nearest Attractions Birdoswald Fort and Hadrian's Wall - 0.2 miles (Roman) Willowford (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.3 miles (Roman) Harrow's Scar Milecastle (Hadrians Wall) - 0.4 miles (Roman) Poltross Burn Milecastle (Hadrian's Wall) - 0.8 miles (Roman) Pike Hill Signal Tower (Hadrian's Wall) - 2 miles (Roman) Thirlwall Castle - 2.4 miles (Castle) Leahill Turret and Piper Sike Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 2.5 miles (Roman) Bank's East Turret (Hadrian's Wall) - 2.9 miles (Roman)

Nearest Towns and Villages Bewcastle - 6.3 miles away Haltwhistle - 6.3 miles away Haydon Bridge - 14.4 miles away Carlisle - 15.7 miles away Kirkoswald - 16.1 miles away Wall - 18.2 miles away Great Salkeld - 18.7 miles away Burgh-by-Sands - 18.8 miles away

Nearest Accommodation to Willowford Bridge

Nearest Self Catering Cottages

Cottage No 6 - 7.2 miles from Willowford Bridge Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 2 Stay from: £168

Cottage No 2 - 7.2 miles from Willowford Bridge Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 7 Stay from: £240

Cottage No 3 - 7.2 miles from Willowford Bridge Talkin, Cumbria Sleeps: 4 Stay from: £196

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Nearest Hotels

Mill Hill Farmhouse - 6.4 miles from Willowford Bridge Haltwhistle, Northumberland Stay from: £0.00

Yew Tree Chapel - 9.3 miles from Willowford Bridge Brampton, Cumbria Stay from: £70.00

Ald Pallyards & Newpallyards - 9.9 miles from Willowford Bridge Carlisle, Cumbria Stay from: £40.00

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Nearest Bed and Breakfasts

Brookside Villa - 0.5 miles from Willowford Bridge Brampton, Cumbria From: £100.00

Bush Nook - 0.7 miles from Willowford Bridge Gilsland, Cumbria From: £100.00

Gilsland Spa Hotel - 1.1 miles from Willowford Bridge Gilsland, Northumberland From: £45.00

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Haltwhistle
Tourist Information Centre
Railway Station
Station Road
Haltwhistle
Northumberland
England
NE49 0HN
Tel: 01434 322002
Fax: 01434 322470
Email: haltwhistletic@btconnect.com
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