
Preston Tramway Bridge
is a minor waterways place
at the end of the River Ribble (Upper River); past
Preston Marina Junction (Junction of the River Ribble and the Preston Marina Arm) (2 miles and 7½ furlongs
to the west).
The nearest place in the direction of Preston Marina Junction is Avenham Park Bridge (Former East Lancashire Railway, now pedestrian/cycle way);
2¼ furlongs
away.
There may not be access to the towpath here.
Mooring here is unrated.
| Preston Tramway Bridge | ||
| Avenham Park Bridge | 2¼ furlongs | |
| Preston Railway Viaduct | 3¾ furlongs | |
| Penwortham Pipe Bridge | 6½ furlongs | |
| Penwortham Old Bridge | 6¾ furlongs | |
| Penwortham New Bridge | 1 mile, 2¼ furlongs | |
- Proposed new bridge — associated with this page
- computer-generated picture
- Before demolition began — associated with this page
- Original bridge
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Nearest water point
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
St Mary's Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Blackleach Lane Marina — 12 miles, 6 furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Blackleach Lane Marina
Swill Brook Basin — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Basin
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Bridge WharfNearest rubbish disposal
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding HoleNearest chemical toilet disposal
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary Station
Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12 — 8 miles, 2½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Woodplumpton Road Bridge No 12
St Mary's Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Bilsborrow Winding Hole — 17 miles, 5½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bilsborrow Winding Hole
Burscough Bridge Wharf — 19 miles, 7¾ furlongs and 8 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Lathom Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Main Line - Liverpool to Wigan) to Burscough Bridge WharfNearest place to turn
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Winding Hole above Lock No 8 — 5 miles, 4½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Winding Hole above Lock No 8
Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole — 6 miles, 6 furlongs and 5 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Lock No 5 Winding Hole
Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole — 7 miles, 2¼ furlongs and 6 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link Staircase Winding Hole
Tarleton Boat Yard — 12 miles, ¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Tarleton Boat Yard
Bank Bridge Winding Hole — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Bank Bridge Winding Hole
Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction — 7 miles, 3¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction
Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole — 7 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Tom Benson Way Bridge Winding Hole
Bexhill Road Winding Hole — 7 miles, 6½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Bexhill Road Winding Hole
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's Marina
Ashton Basin — 8 miles, 6½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ashton Basin
Ward's House Winding Hole No 1 — 9 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ward's House Winding Hole No 1
Ward's House Winding Hole No 2 — 9 miles, 7½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Ward's House Winding Hole No 2
Marsh Meadow Winding Hole — 16 miles, 5½ furlongs and 2 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Marsh Meadow Winding Hole
Salwick Hall Winding Hole — 10 miles, 1½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Salwick Hall Winding Hole
Swill Brook Basin — 13 miles, 1¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Swill Brook Basin
Moons Bridge Marina — 14 miles, 5¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Moons Bridge Marina
Hollowforth Winding Hole — 14 miles, 6¼ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Hollowforth Winding Hole
Park Head Winding Hole — 15 miles, 4½ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to Park Head Winding Hole
White Horse Winding Hole — 16 miles, 4¾ furlongs and 9 locks away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Ribble - Savick Brook Junction, then on the River Ribble (Ribble Link) to Ribble Link - Lancaster Canal Junction, then on the Lancaster Canal (Main Line) to White Horse Winding HoleNearest self-operated pump-out
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Spark Bridge Sanitary Station — 15 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Spark Bridge Sanitary StationNearest boatyard pump-out
In the direction of Preston Marina Junction
Fettlers Wharf Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to Fettlers Wharf Marina
St Mary's Marina — 16 miles, 2 furlongs and 1 lock away
Travel to Preston Marina Junction, then on the River Ribble (Main River) to Astland Lamp, then on the River Douglas to Tarleton Junction, then on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal (Rufford Branch) to St Mary's MarinaDirection of TV transmitter (From Wolfbane Cybernetic)
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![The Old Tram Bridge is unsafe. The original timber bridge was replaced with a concrete look-alike in the 1960s, but this was abruptly closed in February 2019 after an inspection revealed that it might collapse without warning. 'Levelling up' funding to replace the bridge was announced in January 2023. See [[951264]] for more about the bridge's history as part of the Lancaster Canal. by Christine Johnstone – 28 March 2023](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/44/74/7447426_3dfa24e6_120x120.jpg)





![The Old Tram Bridge is fenced off. The camera lens is poked through the outer security fencing. The original timber bridge was replaced with a concrete look-alike in the 1960s, but this was abruptly closed in February 2019 after an inspection revealed that it might collapse without warning. 'Levelling up' funding to replace the bridge was announced in January 2023. See [[951264]] for more about the bridge's history as part of the Lancaster Canal. by Christine Johnstone – 28 March 2023](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/44/74/7447422_c27e326e_120x120.jpg)



![Old Tram Bridge. Viewed from the Ribble Way near Avenham Park. For information about the bridge, see [[5110185]] by Mary and Angus Hogg – 18 February 2019](https://s2.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/06/06/96/6069662_9e4e7865_120x120.jpg)

![The Old Tram Bridge is closed. Cyclists and walkers heading for Preston must divert to the former railway bridge just to the west. The original timber bridge was replaced with a concrete look-alike in the 1960s, but this was abruptly closed in February 2019 after an inspection revealed that it might collapse without warning. 'Levelling up' funding to replace the bridge was announced in January 2023. See [[951264]] for more about the bridge's history as part of the Lancaster Canal. by Christine Johnstone – 28 March 2023](https://s1.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/07/44/74/7447421_58ea394a_120x120.jpg)
![The Old Tram Road/Tram Bridge, Avenham Park. The footbridge over the Ribble in Avenham Park is a modern replica of a timber trestle bridge designed for the horse-drawn tramway that linked two sections of the Lancaster Canal and used between 1802 and 1854 for the haulage of coal, cotton and wool.The canal was originally intended to run all the way from Kendal in Cumbria to Westhoughton, near Wigan. This route included two major river crossings for which aqueducts were proposed, the Lune Aqueduct and an even larger one over the River Ribble at Preston. The Lune Aqueduct went ahead but the cost was so high that plans to build the larger one were abandoned. Instead, the Lancaster Canal Tramroad was constructed, crossing the river on a timber bridge.Tramway operations ceased around 1860 and ownership of the bridge was transferred to the Preston Corporation in 1872 and the tramway was made into a footpath. By 1965 the timber bridge was much decayed and it was replaced a modern bridge designed to look as much like the original as possible. The present bridge uses reinforced concrete and prestressed concrete beams. Today, the route is designated as a cycleway (part of Sustrans National Cycle Route 55) in addition to a footpath.[[[4315067]]] shows a closer view of the colourful cycle route marker which can be seen to the left of the bridge. http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=648 Engineering Timelines by David Dixon – 14 January 2015](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/31/50/4315079_de7ad196_120x120.jpg)

![Tram Road Approaching the Old Tram Bridge. Originally the route of the horse-drawn tramway that linked two sections of the Lancaster Canal, crossing the River Ribble at [[[4314686]]]. It was used between 1802 and 1854 for the haulage of coal, cotton and wool.The five-mile-long tramroad comprised a double-track plateway, except for a short section of single track through a tunnel under Fishergate in Preston, just south of the canal basin. The iron rails were ‘L’ shaped in section and were spiked to large limestone blocks. The wheels on the waggons were not flanged and it was the vertical section on the iron rails that kept the wheels on the track. The gauge was 4 foot 3 inches (1295 mm) between the verticals, which were on the inside of the track.The waggons were pulled by horses, up to six at a time, and each waggon had a capacity of two tons. Originally there were three inclined planes where the waggons were hauled via stationary steam engines and a continuous chain.Tramway operations ceased around 1860; ownership of the bridge was transferred to the Preston Corporation in 1872 and the tramway was made into a footpath. Today, the route is designated as a cycleway (part of Sustrans National Cycle Route 55) in addition to a footpath.http://www.engineering-timelines.com/scripts/engineeringItem.asp?id=648 Engineering Timelineshttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancaster_Canal_Tramroad Wikipedia by David Dixon – 04 February 2015](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/33/74/4337435_d628cf0b_120x120.jpg)
![National Cycle Network Marker, Avenham Park. Colourful cast iron marker by at the northern end of the old tram bridge where National Cycle Route 6 is crossed by the old tram road (route 55).See [[[4315079]]]. by David Dixon – 14 January 2015](https://s3.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/31/50/4315067_29aef652_120x120.jpg)





![A pile of produce. Photographed the morning after the flooding. Perhaps these were hastily uprooted in anticipation of the floods? As I don't know anything about farming I'd be very glad to receive any information from somebody who does.See also [[4776160]]. by Adam C Snape – 27 December 2015](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/77/61/4776176_24cd059c_120x120.jpg)



![Lower Viewing Terrace and Sebastopol Cannons, Avenham Park. The lower part of Avenham Walks is this area known as the Lower Viewing Terrace. From here the steps can be climbed to access Bank Parade, Avenham Tower and the Top Walk.The Sebastopol Cannons stand either side of the stepsSee also: [[4770083]] by Adam C Snape – 20 December 2015](https://s0.geograph.org.uk/geophotos/04/77/00/4770076_86fcaeee_120x120.jpg)