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Healey Dell Viaduct
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Alex Foxfield
February 10, 2021
Hiking
Built in 1867 for the Rochdale to Bacup railway line, Healey Dell Viaduct is a wonderful structure. Each of its eight arches has a 26-foot (7.9 m) span and it towers to 103 feet (31.3 m) above the valley.
The last time a passenger train chugged across it was in 1949 and freight trains continued until the 1960s. Today the National Cycle Network makes good use of it.
The last time a passenger train chugged across it was in 1949 and freight trains continued until the 1960s. Today the National Cycle Network makes good use of it.
Kàyto Adventure
May 13, 2021
Hiking
The 103-foot-high construction was built in 1867 and carried the Rochdale to Bacup Railway Line, which serviced coal and passengers until closing in the 60s.
The viaduct can be walked over and under giving access to amazing views and secret waterfalls to out of town visitors. To walk underneath the viaduct and access the waterfall, there is a passage to the right of the garages adjacent the terraced house near Waltons Angling Society.
The viaduct can be walked over and under giving access to amazing views and secret waterfalls to out of town visitors. To walk underneath the viaduct and access the waterfall, there is a passage to the right of the garages adjacent the terraced house near Waltons Angling Society.
Simon Wilson
April 20, 2025
Hiking
fascinating magical place
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