Crosses Weir Water Material granite Longest span 3.5 m | Other name(s) Robbers Bridge Width 2.27 m Bridge type Arch bridge | |
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Similar Culbone Church, Landacre Bridge, Tarr Steps, Watersmeet House, Selworthy Beacon | ||
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Robber's Bridge, or Robbers Bridge, is an old masonry arch bridge in the royal forest of Exmoor near Doone Valley, carrying the minor road from Porlock Hill to Oare. It crosses Weir Water and is located down a steep, wooded lane beneath overhanging trees.
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Some consider it to be a popular picnic spot, accessible via a narrow, steep and winding road. In addition, from the nearby carpark, the bridge provides access to a grassland considered suitable for picnicking.
Association with Lorna Doone
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.
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Robber's Bridge Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA