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Whitebridge (Wade Bridge)
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Whitebridge (Wade Bridge)
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Mark Saunders
October 24, 2023
Hiking
The historic Whitebridge, named after the colouring of its stonework, was constructed in 1732 under the overall supervision of General Wade as part of a military road linking Fort Augustus and Inverness.
The Whitebridge crossed the River Fechlin and was used by road traffic for 200 years until a new road bridge was added alongside the old bridge in the 1930s. The Whitebridge is a fine example of a single-arch ‘Wade’ bridge. The old bridge is markedly humped, probably to counter high water levels when the river was in flood.
The Whitebridge crossed the River Fechlin and was used by road traffic for 200 years until a new road bridge was added alongside the old bridge in the 1930s. The Whitebridge is a fine example of a single-arch ‘Wade’ bridge. The old bridge is markedly humped, probably to counter high water levels when the river was in flood.
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Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Elevation 190 m
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