Garden Bridges: Which rail is right for me?

Garden Bridges: Which rail is right for me?

As with any piece of furniture, it's a very personal decisions when it comes to the finer details. 

When choosing a style of garden bridge it needs to suit your design and functionality needs. Some people choose the style of their bridge based on what they already have in their garden, what their design aesthetics are generally, whether they have mobility or accessibility issues and whether or not they have young children. We have a selection of bridges in a range of heights, designs and styles to meet any requirement. If you can't see what you're looking for feel free to get in contact with us.

Garden Bridges without a Rail

An example of a garden bridge without a rail is our Regal Garden Bridge.

Garden Bridges without a rail are typically for those who prefer a more simplistic or minimalistic style in their garden. An example of this would perhaps be someone who needs a bridge for an area where they want the existing features to still be the highlight and for the bridge to compliment the existing features, rather than being the centrepiece.

Typically garden bridges without rail are not so well suited for those who have young children or for those who need a bit of support getting around, and may benefit from a rail from a safety or mobility point of view.

Garden Bridges with a Low or Minimal Rail

An example of a garden bridge with a low or minimal rail is our Victoria Garden Bridge.

Garden bridges with a low or minimal rail can often be the perfect option between the minimalism of a bridge without a rail and the design aesthetic of those with a high rail. Similarly to the previous option, bridges with a low or minimal rail are also well suited for those who want a minimalistic style in their garden, however they tend to have just that little bit more character due to the extra detail the low rail adds.

Similarly to the garden bridges without a rail, bridges with a low or minimal rail are not so well suited for those who have young children or for those who need a bit of support getting around.

Garden Bridges with a High Rail

An example of a garden bridge with a high rail is our Classica High Rail Garden Bridge.

Garden bridges with a high rail are perfect for those who want their bridge to be a real feature or centrepiece of their space; with rails coming in a range of different designs, you can choose a style that compliments the other elements of your garden. Rails typically come in a range of styles ranging from more intricate designs to simple vertical beams meaning that even if you need a bit more support you can still have the option between a more minimalistic or intricate design.

In terms of practicability and safety, some may find that garden bridges with a high rail are best-suited as unlike with the previous options, bridges with a high rail are well-suited for those with young children or for those who want to enjoy the garden but need a little extra support getting around.