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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

02:20

8.58km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.78 km

Holy Trinity Church, Norton Malreward

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Holy Trinity is a pretty church in the hamlet of Norton Malreward. The church has 12th-century origins but was altered in the 15th century and rebuilt in 1860. Inside, you can view a 12th-century font. Holy Trinity is Grade II-listed.

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5.44 km

The Round House, Stanton Drew

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There’s a Pokémon Go gym here!

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5.60 km

Stone bridge over the River Chew

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In the summer can be a lot of nettles...but nice spot to hang if you get down.

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5.97 km

Stanton Drew Stone Circles

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6.60 km

The Gift Box Café

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Great coffee and great home made cakes in a lovely welcoming atmosphere - thanks so much Cathy!

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7.31 km

River Chew

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Nice spot for a dip!

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8.32 km

Pensford Viaduct

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Pensford Viaduct is a striking former railway bridge across the River Chew. A footpath heads right underneath the 95-foot (29-m) high bridge along the river, giving you a chance to admire the structure. Pensford Viaduct was built in 1874 and is Grade II-listed.

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8.47 km

Pensford Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Spanning 995 feet (303 meters) and 95 feet (29 meters) tall, the Pensford viaduct is impossible to miss when you visit the village. The beautiful disused railway bridge was built in 1874 to carry trains over the Chew Valley. In 1964, the viaduct carried its final train and it began to suffer damage, especially after the Great Flood of 1968.

In 1984, the viaduct was offered for sale for £1 but no one bought it, probably due to the high maintenance costs. Today, it is owned by the Highways Agency Historical Railways Estate.

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8.58 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.19 km

2.18 km

1.31 km

1.29 km

540 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.19 km

2.11 km

1.13 km

937 m

815 m

383 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (30 m)

Weather

Tuesday 2 June

18°C

11°C

95 %

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Pensford Viaduct – Pensford Viaduct loop from Pensford

Holy Trinity Church, Norton Malreward

The Round House, Stanton Drew

Stone bridge over the River Chew

Stanton Drew Stone Circles

The Gift Box Café

River Chew

Pensford Viaduct

Pensford Viaduct

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