Ella & HaputaleUva highlands · PLACE GUIDE

Nine Arch Bridge

A railway landmark set among the steep green hills near Ella.

Train crossing Nine Arch Bridge in the green hills near Ella
Photo: Ravindu Thaksara · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0 · cropped and converted to WebP

Nine Arch Bridge is part of the hill-country railway landscape and one of Ella’s best-known walks. Its curve, stone arches and wooded setting can be appreciated without building the visit around a promised train appearance.

WHY STOP HERE

A place in the journey.

Approach at a comfortable walking pace and leave time for the surrounding landscape. The bridge works best as one part of an Ella day rather than a hurried standalone photograph.

GOOD TO KNOW

Plan for the real day.

Paths may be uneven or slippery, especially after rain. Railway operations and train times can change; stay clear of tracks and follow local safety instructions.

ADD IT TO YOUR STORY

Would you like to spend time in Nine Arch Bridge?

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