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Tamarmole
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13 years ago

Devon County Council has recently opened a rather splendid new foot / cycle bridge over the Walkham Valley.

Is there any legal reason preventing someone, for example, abseiling from it.

(You will understand that this is a purely academic question)

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RRX
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13 years ago

So long as no damage is done to the bridge i cant see why not

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scooptram
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13 years ago

but you will get the do gooders phoneing the law saying theres vandels on the bridge! :guns:

exspelio
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13 years ago

If the county council is responsible for it, you might hit problems with health & safety / public danger etc.

Always remember, nature is in charge, get it wrong and it is you who suffers!.

simonrail
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13 years ago

Apply to the council for permission pointing out that Waterfall Viaduct in Cleveland has been used for years for abseil training without any significant incident.

Yes, I'll have it - what is it?

exspelio
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13 years ago

Similarly, Millers Dale viaduct in the Peak District.

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stuey
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13 years ago

Where is the nearest railway bridge to Castle Motors?

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exspelio
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13 years ago

Wheres Castle Motors ??

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Vanoord
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13 years ago

I have a suspicion that there will be something you could be charged with although it might take a bit of research to find it...

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ICLOK
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13 years ago

#10

Also width of the walkway will matter... if its only wide enough for two people to pass properly etc then you will be seen as a H&S risk to passers by and an obstruction in all likely hood.

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ttxela
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13 years ago

#11

"exspelio" wrote:
Similarly, Millers Dale viaduct in the Peak District.

Although I think use is limited to permit holders only?

stuey
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13 years ago

#12

I know exactly which one you are talking about and have asked the question myself. The big question I found was "what would you rig off?"

They might take offence to you installing some rawlbolts into the victorian masonry!

The Castle Motors one (ex Brunel wide gauge) near menheniot has a walkway underneath. It's one I have been very keen on jumping off for a while.

Tamarmole
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13 years ago

#13

"stuey" wrote:
I know exactly which one you are talking about and have asked the question myself. The big question I found was "what would you rig off?"

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The one I am thinking of is the brand new 2.1 million quid Gem bridge over the Walkham. Made out of welded steel sections - no rigging problems.

exspelio
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13 years ago

#14

"ttxela" wrote:

"exspelio" wrote:
Similarly, Millers Dale viaduct in the Peak District.

Although I think use is limited to permit holders only?

I am pretty sure anyone can apply for a permit with the right paperwork, (proof of competence, indemnity insurance, etc)
Although I am not sure who to! (maybe Peak Park)

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owd git
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13 years ago

#15

If you are after the man to get access you need Chris Pownall at Peak Park, [email protected] - About £40 a year or there is a 1 off licence available I think.
Was the reply i recieved from Pete Knight, when i asked him. :thumbup:
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