Belmont Railway Viaduct

Chanced upon it while taking a walk along the river. There seems no way to access it (as mentioned by some the entrance from the top is fenced up) except by climbing the steep slope from the river which can be quite challenging (gloves … More

Beautiful disused viaduct.Follow the river slide trail on the south side of the Wear.We parked up near Belmont and headed down and along the riverside.It appears quite suddenly around a bend in the river. More

Spectacular bridge over the river Wear. The railway line is long disused and it’s difficult to access from above. It’s best viewed from the river but the path is a little difficult in places and often muddy. But it’s worth the effort and … More