Welcome to Eden Viaducts
Podgill, Merrygill and Smardale Gill viaducts are located in the beautiful Upper Eden Valley in Cumbria near the pretty market town of Kirkby Stephen. The viaducts were all part of the South Durham and Lancashire Union Railway network and an important part of our Victorian industrial heritage.
The viaducts are free to access and enjoy via our permissive footpaths across the top of the viaducts and at Smardale Gill, through Cumbria Wildlife Trust’s nature reserve. There is easy and free parking at all locations.
Our stunning page photo was taken by Nick Brischuk who has very kindly allowed us to use it.
News & Views – October 2024
Eden Viaducts’ latest newsletter.
The Railway Over the Stainmore Pass
A great book well worth buying
Railway Heritage Trust
with huge thanks for their support
Statement of Significance
For Smardale Gill Viaduct
BBC coverage of our appeal
BBC Look North North East & Cumbria 27 01 2022
Alan Hinkes backs our challenge
#14Peaksfor14Arches
Just Giving Campaign Launched
To help Save Smardale Gill Viaduct
Memories …
The Northern Viaduct Trust – Beginnings
Memories …
Of the Eden Valley Railways. Please share yours
Smardale Gill Viaduct Open
With huge thanks for contributions to the repairs, join us for the official opening
Walking in the Area
There are some great walks along the top of our Viaducts and in the surrounding area.
Eden Viaducts Interpretation Panels
Three new Interpretation Panels along the Eden Viaducts’ walk between Stenkrith and Hartley.
Call for help in Viaduct restoration
Without this work the viaduct is at risk and unsafe so closed to public access.
Forgotten Cumbrian Viaducts
An evocative video from Keyishoes Drone Services featuring the Merrygill and Podgill Viaducts