Plan your visit
Getting here
53.86849, -2.41772
About Eadsford (or Edisford) Bridge
Edisford Bridge is a toll-free, nine-span bridge over the River Ribble near Clitheroe, Lancashire, England. A Grade II listed structure and a Scheduled monument, located about a mile WSW of the centre of town, it crosses the river to the civil parish of Great Mitton. The bridge carries the two-lane traffic of the B6243 Edisford Road.
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Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
Visiting this summer
Seasonal nature notes and what to look for now
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Jackdaw
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
🌤️ Visiting this summer
- 🐦78+ species recorded in this area — summer evenings are best for activity; watch for Blackbird and Jackdaw
- 🧺Good picnic destination in summer — open space and facilities for a relaxed day out
- ⛺Camping available here — summer nights at this site are worth planning around
Good to know
- £Free to visit — no entry charge
- 🐕Dogs welcome
Best for
Bird watching
Very strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +75 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland — woodpeckers, warblers and woodland birds
Picnic day out
Very strong match
picnic area, toilets, car park
Family friendly
Very strong match
playground, toilets, picnic area
Wildlife
Strong match
Birds — Blackbird, Jackdaw, Woodpigeon +75 more · last seen 2025; Deciduous woodland priority habitat
Playgrounds
Strong match
playground, toilets, parking
Heritage
Strong match
Historic site with public access
Trails nearby
Within roughly 5 km🚶Walking
3 signed routes nearby · 6 public paths nearby
Signed route nearbyPublic paths
Walking
Ribble WayWalking route114 km
The Ribble Way follows the valley of the River Ribble from the mouth to the source near to the Pennine Way National Trail on Gayle Moor.
The Tolkien TrailWalking route11.4 km
Tolkien Trail famous 'Middle Earth' walk: People come from all over the world to walk the famous Tolkien Trail. To follow in the footsteps of J.R.R. Tolkien himself and see how he was inspired by the beautiful landscape of Lancashire. Immerse yourself in
The Ribble Valley Jubilee TrailWalking route105 km
A new 65-mile circular hiking route through the scenic rolling countryside and spectacular uplands of the Ribble Valley and Forest of Bowland.
🚴Cycling
2 signed routes nearby
Signed route nearby
Cycling
Lancashire Cycleway (Northern Loop)Cycling route
Lancashire Cycleway (Southern Loop)Cycling route
Wildlife to spot
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