Footbridge Surveys in Eskdale

Earlier in the week we had been asked if we could help out with 7 footbridge surveys in Eskdale. When we received them we found out they were in two close groups of 3&4. We parked up below Stanley Falls but headed east into the valley. The beautifully clear River Esk This is the first bridge, it serves little purpose as no water flows under it

Then the more impressive Girder bridge over The Esk

Is this really a bridge?, we checked the area & it was the closest thing we could find within the grid reference

Then we drove the short distance to the next four in Mitterdale

We think this is Cumbrian for "Head Right For Eskdale"

The next bridge, unusual as the handrails are metal

Heading further into the valley with Sca Fell in the distance

We then come to this derelict building which was once Bakerstead Outdoor Pursuits Centre

But it looks as if it may not be derelict for long as a track to give vehicular access to it is being built

It is quite a big building which is in excellent condition

The footbridge over The River Mite

These old farmhouses at Mitterdale Head have seen better days, that tree is growing out of the walls, looking like an aerial sticking from it

And the last one is a very old bridge, its a shame that the surface has been tarmaced