Cotswold Canals in Pictures

Upper Siddington Bridge

Upper Siddington Bridge is the first point where the canal towpath reappears as a public right of way when travelling east from Ewen.

The towpath can be walked from here to Eisey, near Cricklade (with a few minor diversions to avoid private property, or where the line has been infilled).

Siddington Upper Lock, which marks the start for the canal's descent from the summit to Inglesham, is behind the bridge. The former wharf house (now called 'Canal House') is behind the bridge to the right in the photo below.

This bridge has also been known as Overtown Bridge (Ref. 25-inch OS map, 1884).

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Upper Siddington Bridge
Upper Siddington Bridge - view towards Coates (Grade II listed)
Upper Siddington Bridge
Upper Siddington Bridge
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Upper Siddington Bridge viewed from Siddington Second Lock
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Upper Siddington Bridge showing outfall from upper lock spill weir
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Upper Siddington Bridge and 'T&S' stamped coping stone ties
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View of Siddington second & third locks from Siddington Bridge
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Siddington Bridge - showing it is indeed a 'humpback' bridge
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!986 view of Upper Siddington Bridge looking towards Coates