Thornton Viaduct
📍 ThorntonWest Yorkshire
Curving Victorian railway viaduct in Thornton, now part of a traffic-free walking and cycling trail.
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What’s free
Free to walk or cycle across the viaduct
About
Thornton Viaduct was built for the Great Northern Railway and opened in 1878, closing to trains in 1966. Its graceful S-shaped curve is Grade II listed, and since 2008 you can walk or cycle across it on the Great Northern Railway Trail. It is a short stroll from Thornton village, birthplace of the Brontë sisters.
Opening times
- Open any time as part of the trail
Times can change, so check with the venue before a special trip.
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Checked by our editors on 13 Oct 2026.
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