King Street West Bridge Over River Mersey - Stockport, UK
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member dtrebilc
N 53° 24.556 W 002° 10.020
30U E 555372 N 5918122
This triple arch stone bridge carries King Street West over the River Mersey.
Waymark Code: WMQBQV
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 01/31/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member veritas vita
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The River Mersey is a river in North West England. Its name is derived from the Anglo-Saxon language and translates as "boundary river". The river may have been the border between the ancient kingdoms of Mercia and Northumbria and for centuries it formed part of the boundary between the historic counties of Lancashire and Cheshire.

The start of the Mersey is at the confluence of the River Tame and River Goyt in Stockport. It flows westwards through the suburban areas of south Manchester towards Warrington where the river widens before it then narrows as it passes between the towns of Runcorn and Widnes. From Runcorn the river widens into a large estuary, which is 3 miles (4.8 km) wide at its widest point near Ellesmere Port. The course of the river then heads north, with Liverpool to the east and the Wirral Peninsula to the west and finishes at Liverpool Bay. In total the river flows 70.33 miles (113 km). link

Although there are a number of other bridges between here and the start of the Mersey, this marks the first point where it is possible to gain access to the river bank.

Ass well as road traffic, the National Cycle Route 62 (The Pennine Trail) crosses the bridge and then descends on to a path that follows the banks of the river. The trail from coast-to-coast between Southport and Hornsea is 215 miles (346Km) long and is a route for walkers, cyclists and horse riders linking the North and Irish seas. link
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: Motor vehicles, bikes and pedestrians

What kind of gap does this bridge cross?:
The River Mersey


Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: Yes

Name of road or trail the bridge services: King Street West (A560) and the Trans Pennine Trail

Location:
Stockport, Greater Manchester


Length of bridge: Not listed

Height of bridge: Not listed

Date constructed: Not listed

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