We're not particularly train enthusiasts, but these viaducts always make an impressive sight. This one is tucked away up a side valley, visible heading towards Kendal on the A685. Easily accessed by turning off for Little Docker, with parking 50m N of the viaduct.
The viaduct is surprisingly tall and has a six-arch span. The railway builders must have been slightly depressed when surveying the route and realising that they would have to build a large viaduct to cross the deep cut of Flodder Beck. It's by no means a major watercourse but drains a reasonable size catchment area and goes on to join the River Mint. This is generally pretty lumpy countryside to build a railway through!
Take a moment to admire the stone work, the brick arches, and the dated 'tell-tales' checking for cracks widening! There's also a sign which doesn't refer to the usual vehicle 'bridge strikes' but makes mention of the Beck. You get a great echo on the road under the arch. Geohounds will be disappointed to discover that, unfortunately, the beck is fenced off.
The cache is a simple micro vial as that was all that would easily fit. Should be an easy find and we hope you enjoy visiting this impressive structure.
