On 5 December 2015 Storm Desmond destroyed the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail, leaving Low Pearson and Brundholme bridges washed away, Rawsome Bridge closed due to risk of collapse, the boardwalk at Greta viaduct undermined, over 200 metres of the path washed away at Brundholme Bottoms and many of the remaining bridges and path drainage system weakened by the flood waters.
The Lake District National Park Authority quickly responded to the users of the popular amenity by establishing a project to reconnect the route.
Here is a infographic summary of the key activities to date, and a more detailed breakdown of the 3 phases of the project below.
Summary timeline of the Keswick to Threlkeld Railway Trail project. Click image for full size version.
