This is a single suspension bridge from the Bridgemeister historical inventory of suspension bridges.

1930: Sappers

Betws-y-Coed, Wales, United Kingdom - River Conwy
Bridgemeister ID:445 (added before 2003)
Year Completed:1930
Name:Sappers
Also Known As:Eryri, Pont y Soldiwr
Location:Betws-y-Coed, Wales, United Kingdom
Crossing:River Conwy
Coordinates:53.09221 N 3.79928 W
Maps:Acme, GeoHack, Google, OpenStreetMap
Principals:David Rowell & Co.
Use:Footbridge
Status:Closed, December 2021 (last checked: 2025)
Main Cables:Wire (steel)
Suspended Spans:1

Notes:

  • 2021, December: Closed due to deteriorating condition. Repairs expected to start in April 2022.
  • 2023, February: Still closed. May be replaced.
  • 2024, October: Still closed. Plans to replace the bridge are progressing.
  • 2025, April: Construction started on a replacement suspension bridge.

Annotated Citations:

  • Evans, Hari. "Near century old Snowdonia wobbly bridge that's rotting away and may soon be replaced." North Wales Live, 9 Feb. 2023, https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/near-century-old-snowdonia-wobbly-26198160.

    "The suspension bridge used to be renowned for its wobbly midpoint and was a key shortcut across the River Conwy for locals and tourists. However, structural reviews conducted last year found that virtually the entire bridge would need to be refurbished, with the entire timber deck as well as other parts replaced completely."

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Image Sets:

Postcard, collection of David Denenberg Photo by Brian Duguid Photo by Dave Cooper Postcard, collection of Jochem Hollestelle

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Dave Cooper, Brian Duguid, and Jochem Hollestelle contributed to the information and/or images for this bridge.

Do you have any information or photos about this bridge that you would like to share? Please email david.denenberg@bridgemeister.com.

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