cantabrigian wrote:A couple of questions about the famous (or notorious?) wire bridge at Steall Falls (prompted by a very wet walk there today - the falls were looking particularly spectacular):
1. When was it built, and by whom?
2. Who currently owns/is responsible for it?
3. Are there, or have there ever been, any plans to build a “proper” footbridge there?
Thanks for any enlightenment.
Great questions cantabrigian.
1.No idea though I might be able to find out. I was first there in the early 80s and I guess it was long before that. On the south side of the river the lower wire rope is anchored by an old half shaft cemented into the rock.
The white hut belongs to the Lochaber mountaineering club.
2. The land on the north side has been owned by the John Muir Trust for around 20 years. On the south side the land is owned by the mining company, it used to be Rio Tinto until fairly recently. I think the mining company owns the bridge but maybe wrong, it could be shared or it could be the John Muir trust, they acquired Ben Nevis along with the land.
3. I hope not. The Steall meadows is one of my favourite places and the wire bridge is part of the magic.
So I have no real answers to your questions but I reckon I visit there at least once a year.
Great info from jmarkb I hope others have more.