hewenden Viaduct and reservoir

The impressive structure opened to passenger trains in 1883 and originally formed part of the Keighley and Thornton Branch of the Great Northern Railway. It stands at a height of 123 feet (37 m) and spans 576 yards (527 m) with 17 arches each of 16.5 yards (15 m). You can now cross the viaduct on a shared cycling and walking path. From the elevated position there are splendid views back down to the reservoir and over the surrounding countryside. the original reservoir was constructed in the 1840,s