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A scenic evening walk across Barmouth Bridge

Welcome to North Wales in the Snowdonia /Eryri national park. We are taking a walk across Barmouth Bridge to talk about memories, enjoy the stunning scenic views of the Mawddach Estuary and look at the renovation on the bridge since we were here last. Barmouth Bridge or viaduct is a grade II listed single track wooden viaduct on the Cambrian Coast Railway line between Machynlleth and Pwhelli. It is the longest timber viaduct in Wales and one of the oldest in regular use in Britain. Barmouth Bridge was designed by and constructed for the Aberystwith and Welsh Coast Railway on its line between Aberystwyth and Pwllheli. Work was authorised in 1861 and commenced in 1864. On 10 October 1867, the completed bridge was officially opened. Following the discovery of severe corrosion on underwater sections of ironwork, an intensive restoration programme was performed between December 1899 and late 1902. By 1980, the viaduct was under attack by marine woodworm, which led to concerns that it would have to be closed and demolished. Because of its value to tourism, it was repaired between 1985 and 1986, a closure of six months; a weight restriction and ban on locomotive-hauled trains were also introduced. To allow the passage of tall ships, the bridge incorporated a drawbridge, which was replaced between 1899 and 1902 by a swing bridge, which is no longer operational due to a lack of use. Alongside of the railway, there is a walkway/cycleway, which allow visitors to cross the bridge by foot or bicycle and enjoy the views of the Mawddach Estuary. The timber section of the bridge is 699 metres (764 yd) long, and is made up of 113 wooden trestles, each about 5.5 metres (6.0 yd) span, supported by cast iron piers. It is one of the longest timber viaducts standing in Britain and has been a Grade II* listed structure since its designation on 22 March 1988. We also get a look at the new steel girder sections that were replaced last winter. Video of bridge renovation and replacement taken from Network Rail's media centre. ******* Become a channel member - https://www.youtube.com/wobblyrunner/... Buy me a coffee - https://ko-fi.com/wobblyrunner Facebook -   / wobbly.runner   Instagram -   / wobbly.runner