Martholme Viaduct, Great Harwood

[Paul]

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.

[Ryewolf]

Great video Paul, I walked along this not long after they re-opened it, I think it's part of the Great Harwood Greenway.

[Clicker]

Another  fabulous video tour of an interesting edifice  in your  county Paul ... The  music   that you choose is so complimentary to the   visual  journey that you take us on ... that had a  real cinematic feel to it ...well done.. First class  stuff !

[Paul]

24 minutes ago, Ryewolf said:

Great video Paul, I walked along this not long after they re-opened it, I think it's part of the Great Harwood Greenway.

One end is closed off (now) Geoff and it's a dead end sadly. The only way to access the opposite side of the river is through Read.

 

24 minutes ago, Clicker said:

Another  fabulous video tour of an interesting edifice  in your  county Paul ... The  music   that you choose is so complimentary to the   visual  journey that you take us on ... that had a  real cinematic feel to it ...well done.. First class  stuff !

Thanks Polly. I spend ages (this was the best part of an hour) scouring the web for music that is apt, and not copyrighted (or is © but the owner allows it's use on YT).

It's gratifying when it's noted as a  good choice.

Paul.

[Kobione]

Another lovely one Paul, and you got the music spot on for this view, I really enjoyed watching.

[Paul]

Thanks Dee - folk I speak to say they liked how the start, middle, and finish had a natural flow.

Paul.

Edited June 13, 2023 by Paul