Alan Whitehead's Pictures of Haywards Heath

Family Fun at the Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex

It's somewhat surprising how a utility structure such as a railway viaduct can be a tourist attraction, but that is very much the case with the Ouse Valley Viaduct. In anything like fine weather there is a constant flow of admirers to this elegant construction and the view through the vaulted piers does make an intriguing and interesting photograph.

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General View of the Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex

The Ouse Valley Viaduct carries the London to Brighton Main Line over the River Ouse, just north of Haywards Heath in Sussex and is a Grade !! Listed Building. The viaduct is 450 Mtrs long, with 37 arches and is considered to be the most elegant viaduct in Britain. The piers are all vaulted, with the cavities arched at top and bottom, enabling a unique view at ground level, through its entire length.

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The Northern End of the Ouse Valley Viaduct in Sussex

The Ardingly Reservoir Walking Trail crosses Borde Hill Lane and goes under the Ouse Valley Viaduct near its northern end, allowing access to the popular viewing and photography point.

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View Through the Vaulted Piers of the Ouse Valley Viaduct

This popular view is through about 35 of the Viaduct's vaulted piers, over a distance of about 430Mtrs. The variations in the colour of the bricks is mainly due to a number of major restorations during its near 200 years. Standing on marshy ground near the river, coupled with the constant vibrations and weight of rail traffic has caused settlement of the piers.

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