Robber's Bridge

Robber's Bridge
Stone bridge over fast flowing water surrounded by vegetation
Coordinates 51°12′18″N 3°41′24″W / 51.205°N 3.690°W / 51.205; -3.690Coordinates: 51°12′18″N 3°41′24″W / 51.205°N 3.690°W / 51.205; -3.690
Crosses Weir Water
Characteristics
Material granite
Width 2.27 m
Longest span 3.5 m

Robber's Bridge is an old masonry arch bridge in the royal forest of Exmoor,[1] carrying the minor road from Porlock Hill to Oare. It crosses Weir Water and is located down a steep, wooded lane beneath overhanging trees.[2]

Some consider it to be a popular picnic spot, accessible via a narrow, steep and winding road.[3]

Association with Lorna Doone

A view of the bridge from an alternative side.

The bridge takes its name from the fact that much of this area was dangerous bandit country in past centuries. R.D. Blackmore drew on the history and legends of this area to create his world-famous novel Lorna Doone.[4]

References

  1. ↑ Montgomery, Elizabeth. "Robbers Bridge". Everything Exmoor. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  2. ↑ Ross, David. "Oare, Somerset Lorna Doone Country". Historic Somerset Guide. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  3. ↑ "Hidden Gems". Hidden Somerset. Retrieved 2 October 2013.
  4. ↑ "Robbers Bridge in Porlock". UK Attraction. Retrieved December 2009.
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