The Dingle Path was formed in 1883 by the Windsor Estate to provide access from Penarth town centre and the railway station, which opened in 1878 , to the Windsor Gardens entrance on Bridgeman Road.
Turning left out of the Courts garden gate
towards the first bridge,
passing the steps up to Park Road, recently cleared by guys from the council. Good job, well done.
Thank you.
This, the first bridge crossing the Dingle stream,
was completed in 1911, replacing the original wooden one, and tested with a 20 ton load under which it deflected by 1/64 of an inch,
when it was then opened to the public.
Slightly over engineered I would say.
OK, onward and upward, through the invading Dingle ground cover and trees,
to bridge number two, crossing back over the stream
and on to the Dolly Steps.
A photo from the Edwardian era, judging by the gentlemen's attire. The small step was to accommodate Victorian ladies and thier long, wide dresses.
The top at last,
then up to Plymouth Road on the way to the railway station and town centre.
