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Ashness Bridge
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Ashness Bridge is a narrow Grade II listedStructure of particular architectural and/or historic interest deserving of special protection. single-span segmental hump-back bridge crossing the Barrow Beck. Built of slate rubble, it lies on the single-track B5289 to Watendlath in the English Lake District, Cumbria, and is said to be the most photographed view in the Lake District.[1][2]

Built in the 18th century as a packhorse bridge, a low parapet was added in the following century, and the bridge was widened in the 20th century to allow vehicles to cross. Ashness Bridge is now maintained by the National Trust.[3]

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