Update on Wye Valley Viaduct Closure: New Bridge Considered for Long-Term Solution Friday, April 3, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge viaduct lydbrook gloucestershire herefordshire footbridge railway heritage infrastructure A new bridge could provide a lasting solution to reopen a vital footpath over the River Wye in the Forest of Dean. The Black Bridge, which links Lydbrook in Gloucestershire to Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire, has long been a … Read More
Calls Mount to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustration Wednesday, March 25, 2026 blackbridge wyevalley fod lydbrook gloucestershire reopening footbridge repairs closure hiking Residents of Lydbrook and Welsh Bicknor have voiced growing frustration as the beloved Black Bridge, a vital link across the River Wye, remains closed. Known also as the Stowfield Bridge, this former railway viaduct connects … Read More
Calls Grow to Reopen Beloved Wye Valley Black Bridge Amid Resident Frustrations Wednesday, March 25, 2026 wyevalley blackbridge lydbrook repair closure gloucestershire footbridge wyevalleywalk infrastructure community Villagers and walkers are rallying for the urgent repair and reopening of the Black Bridge, a cherished crossing over the River Wye connecting Lydbrook in the Forest of Dean with Welsh Bicknor in Herefordshire. Also known as … Read More