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Keswick To Threlkeld Railway Path Could Take Two Years To Repair

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Following Storm Desmond in December 2015, the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway path suffered serious damage.

Two of the old railway bridges that cross the River Greta, and around 200 metres of the path surface were washed away.

One of the remaining railway bridges (Rawsome Bridge) was left severely damaged and at risk of collapse.

In the interest of public safety, the Lake District National Park Authority has closed off all damaged and missing bridges and ask everyone to take note of the warning signs and not to remove any of the safety fencing or notices.

The Lake District National Park says it's committed to working with the community, landowners, businesses and other organisations locally to reconnect the footpath between Keswick and Threlkeld.

Due to the extensive scale of the damage it is estimated that this could take up to two years.

Access is limited, however alternative routes are available.

If you would like any further information on these, please contact Area Ranger, Cath Johnson, on 01768 871 407 or email Catherine.Johnson@lakedistrict.gov.uk.


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