Ouse Valley Viaduct

West Sussex

Type:History and Heritage

Haywards Heath Road, Balcombe, Haywards Heath, West Sussex, RH17 6QP
Ouse Valley Viaduct

About

Located between Haywards Heath and Balcombe, Ouse Valley Viaduct offers quite the dramatic view. A structural marvel, the viaduct was originally built in 1838 to carry the London-Brighton line over the River Ouse.

It has been estimated that around 11 million bricks were used in construction. Once a treat known only to locals, it is now an Instagram hotspot! Visit early or later for a quieter experience and bring your camera as it is one of the top Instagram spots in Sussex.

Park at Ardingly Reservoir and take a picturesque autumnal walk through the trees and nature reserve to the Viaduct. You can explore the pretty village of Cuckfield afterwards too.

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Ouse Valley Viaduct (1 Jan 2023 - 31 Dec 2023)

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