Return to Pooley Bridge

Last October took the ferry from Glenridding to Pooley Bridge then walked over this lovely old bridge into the village. Sadly in December the bridge collapsed when Storm Desmond hit Cumbria cutting off the access to the village.

Repeated the trip last week and glad to say that a new temporary bridge has now been built - not as attractive as the old one but very serviceable with access for pedestrians and vehicles.

From the notice board at the damaged pier house describing the aftermath of the storm.

The Lady Wakefield high and dry on the banks of Ullswater.

Major reconstruction also still going on at Glenridding which was devastated by Storm Desmond.