Hampton Loade water treatment works bridge

[Zulu Eleven]

Does anyone know much about the river Severn bridge at Hampton Loade water treatment works (owned by south staffs water authority) and able to fill me in on the background regards any history of cycle/pedestrian access over this bridge?

Cheers

[Tandemist]

There is supposed to be no pedestrian access but we have managed to climb over the fence and crossed the bridge in the past. We did not have our bikes with us though, which would be more difficult, It is a shame it's not open for public use as there is no ferry there now, so a long way to any alternative crossing.

[Zulu Eleven]

There is supposed to be no pedestrian access but we have managed to climb over the fence and crossed the bridge in the past. We did not have our bikes with us though, which would be more difficult, It is a shame it's not open for public use as there is no ferry there now, so a long way to any alternative crossing.

Thanks - it would be good to know whether it was ever in public use in the past. There’s some discreet parts of the statutory guidance on conservation, access and recreation duties under the water industries act 1991 that might give an opportunity to challenge the current situation, so I’m trying to do a little groundwork…