South Tyne at Kirkhaugh
Bridges On The Tyne

SOUTH TYNE - FEATHERSTONE FOOTBRIDGE

Fetherstone Footbridge

"...a delightful walk leads through a fine park, and by the front of Featherstone Castle.

The Tyne and its Tributaries, W J Palmer. 1882.

This footbridge is set amid beautiful countryside in the parklands of Featherstone Castle. It provides access to places on the west side of the river via a track climbing the hill to reach some minor roads. Not far away on the east side is Featherstone station on the former Alston branch railway. The river here is normally slow moving and has a stony bed. The 13th century castle is close by and stands at the foot of the wooded hillside with grassland in front running down to the river and there are pleasant walks along the riverbank.

 Featherstone Bridge Facts


Constructed - date not known
Type - beam, girder with wooden deck on three stone oval piers.
Position - near Featherstone Castle, Northumberland, 3 miles southwest of Haltwhistle.
Grid Ref: NY 672 613
 Featherstone Footbridge
Featherstone Footbridge










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