Members of the public are being asked to rate each of the seven designs, on a scale ranging from 'strongly like' to 'strongly dislike'. The winning design will be announced next month.

The bridge will be used by walkers, cyclists and horse riders and will provide an alternative river crossing to a busy road bridge.

The designs and supporting information about the currently annonymous entries can be seen at: http://www.lancashire.gov.uk/environment/remade/sites/riverdouglasconsultation.asp