Temple Footbridge
| Temple Footbridge | |
|---|---|
 Temple Footbridge from near Temple Lock | |
| Carries | Thames Path |
| Crosses | River Thames |
| Locale | Hurley, Berkshire |
| Characteristics | |
| Material | Wood |
| Total length | 88 yards (80 m) |
| Height | 21 feet 3 inches (6.48 m)[1] |
| Number of spans | 1 |
| History | |
| Opened | 1989 |
Temple Footbridge is a pedestrian bridge near Hurley, Berkshire across the River Thames in England. It connects the Buckinghamshire and Berkshire banks. It crosses the Thames just above Temple Lock.
The bridge was built in 1989[2] specifically for walkers on the Thames Path. Formerly there was a ferry at this point which took the towpath across the river when it was used for towing barges.[3] At 88 yards, it is the longest hardwood bridge in Britain.
See also
References
- ↑ River Thames Alliance. Bridge heights on the River Thames.
- ↑ Structurae Database
- ↑ Thames Pathway - Temple
| Next crossing upstream | River Thames | Next crossing downstream |
| Hambledon Lock (pedestrian) |
Temple Footbridge Grid reference: SU718740 |
Marlow Bridge (road) |
| Next crossing upstream | Thames Path | Next crossing downstream |
| southern bank Henley Bridge |
Temple Footbridge Grid reference: SU718740 |
northern bank Bourne End Railway Bridge |
Coordinates: 51°33′07″N 0°47′49″W / 51.552°N 0.797°W
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