Footpath over the Orwell Bridge ?

[Malish]

Forgive the slightly non-boaty post. I saw on a Suffolk site a walk that includes the crossing of the Orwell Bridge on foot... Is there a footpath? I've never seen anyone crossing on foot as I have driven across, is the path hidden from the drivers view?

 

[Tradewinds]

Google says yes. Which is probably correct as there is a sign & telephone at the beginning of the walkway where one can contact the Samaritans should you need help.

Not the best place to walk IMO.

 

[Major_Clanger]

Yes, you can walk over the bridge in either direction and on either side. It's best not to stop and loiter though as someone will probably call the police.

Last time I walked it was to see the old power station chimneys come down.

 

[Tradewinds]

 

[Snowgoose-1]

I have done it when visiting Fox's.

I would not recommend it. You are very close to the traffic which creates the wind and noise from fast moving lorries and cars.

 

[Malish]

thanks all I agree with your thoughts about the route

 

[MikeBz]

I remember a neighbour of mine who worked on the construction of the bridge telling me that he was the first person to walk across - when the connection was first made between the east and west structures. There was just a single beam with no protection etc. The workers on the east side asked him where he had come from and didn't believe him. A slightly tall story I suspect, but the thought of it makes my palms sweat.

 

[Egret]

Walked through inside on a site visit.

Very elegant design - only cost £23 million