Swimming holeHidden gem
Birks Bridge
Duddon Valley, North West England
A stone bridge over a dark, deep gorge pool in the quiet Duddon valley.
- Cost
- Free
- Booking
- No need to book
- Time to allow
- 60 min
Birks Bridge crosses the River Duddon in a rocky gorge with deep green pools below. It is a short walk from a small car park in the Dunnerdale Forest. The water is cold and can rise fast after rain, so check conditions before getting in.
Good to know
- Check river levels after rain
- Park considerately, space is limited
- Getting there
- Narrow lanes, small car park, short forest walk
- Vehicles
- Fine in any car
- Dogs
- Dogs welcome
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