Bridges
There are many bridges in the park and at some time in their history, they were named. We hope to expand on this history and naming in future updates….but for the time being, we have to be content with the following location plan and the knowledge that the ‘Iron Bridge’ over the canal is now in fact brick and stone!
View Bridges in Cassiobury Park in a larger map
Crowfoot Bridge
Ford Bridge
Iron Bridge
The main bridge over the canal is of cause made of brick rather than Iron! It has been an attraction for a long time with Joseph Mallord William Turner ( Son of William Turner) drawing it in 1809, the rough sketch can be found at the Tate.
Kingfisher Bridge
Little Kingfisher Bridge
Little Meadow Bridge
Meadow Bridge
Northern Reserve Bridge
‘Pooh’ Bridge
Rousebarn Lane Canal Bridge
Rustic Bridge
The Rustic Bridge is the main bridge within the park and straddles the river. In 2019 the previous bridge was refurbished with the balustrades replaced with intricately designed panels of interlocking green oak.
Scrape Bridge
A small wooden bridge was first placed in 2010 when an ORSU (off-river support unit) for fish was made. The bridge was replaced in 2024 as part of the Wetlands Project where the ponds were improved and enlarged.The bridge now forms part of the “River Walk” that runs along the river within the reserve area.
Watercress Bridge
A simple concrete bridge with pipe ducting underneath. This is the only vehicular access to the watercress beds in the southern reserve.
Our thanks go to Stephen Smith for providing the images of the bridges for us to use.