Aira Force Walkways

The project at the Aira Force site involved designing two steel walkways to replace areas of worn footpath. The waterfall platform was located at the base of the waterfall and the walkway along the high level footpath on the northern side of the river.

Client: The National Trust

  • The waterfall platform was to be suspended over the edge of the plunge pool from raked posts to provide an improved visitor experience. The new walkway was to navigate a narrow section of path that required regular maintenance, reducing the workload for on-site staff, and providing a more enjoyable experience for visitors. The scheme was carefully developed with the project lead and client to ensure it was sympathetic to the existing vernacular.

  • We provided structural input to the initial design and incorporated comments from the curator with regards to the aesthetics required, for example, the balustrades were to appear like the existing estate fencing. The new structures had to have as minor impact as possible to conserve the landscape for future generations. We then developed the design for tender and provided structural assistance throughout the construction stage.

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