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Things to do in South West England, England: The Best Bridges
Discover the best top things to do in South West England, United Kingdom including Third Way Bridge, St Nonna's Church, Countess Wear Bridge, Denham Bridge, Millers Crossing Bridge, Pulteney Bridge, Clifton Suspension Bridge, Royal Albert Bridge, Prototype Bailey Bridge, The Tudor Bridge.
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1. Third Way Bridge
2. St Nonna's Church
3. Countess Wear Bridge
4. Denham Bridge
5. Millers Crossing Bridge
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 6 reviews
Reviewed By rayrest - London, United Kingdom
Millers crossing is a pedestrian and cycle bridge crossing the River Exe with playing fields one side and a mill on Bonham road the otherside. Opened in 2002. Very stylish and is a sight to look down on the River Exe.
6. Pulteney Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3,890 reviews
One of only three bridges in the world lined with shops, this exquisite 18th-century bridge is one of the most admired structures in Bath.
Reviewed By philipt582
For those who are familiar with the film Les Miserables in which Javert, played by Russell Crowe, jumped to his death, will be delighted to discover that the bridge of Javert's demise is actually located in Bath . It is, I suggest, best approached via the toe path along the river. As you round the bend the bridge springs into view. If you continue to the bridge, you can ascend the stairs and emerge on the bridge to discover a wide range of interesting shops and cafes. Well worth exploring, without the need to visit Paris.
7. Clifton Suspension Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 7,556 reviews
Designed and built in 1836 by a young engineer, Isambard Kingdom Brunel, this 702-foot-long, 250-foot-high suspension bridge gracefully spans the Avon Gorge between Clifton and Leigh Woods.
Reviewed By Margaretlaurieton
An amazing feat of engineering crossing high above the stunning Avon Gorge which in itself is interesting as there is a wealth of rare fauna
8. Royal Albert Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 96 reviews
Reviewed By keithjm0rris - Saltash, United Kingdom
A newly opened visitor centre on the Devon side of the River Tamar is definitely worth a visit. Staffed by enthusiastic volunteers provides a wealth of information and history of both the railway and road bridges.
9. Prototype Bailey Bridge
10. The Tudor Bridge
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 78 reviews
Reviewed By cornwallwonders
Lostwithiel is an ancient stannary (tin-mining) town and, though the river has now almost completely silted up, was once a very important port on the South coast, even perhaps second only to Southampton during the 1200s. The old Duchy palace just up the road once belonged to the Black Prince, the first Duke of Cornwall. The bridge was originally an enormous project, built of wood, with no fewer than 9 arches, of which 5 still remain. It once stretched from the station area, right up North St to around where the Globe Inn is. The river Fowey was clearly much wider back then. The bridge was built at the point on the river where the full tide stopped flowing any further up the estuary. There are lovely views from it up and down the river, though please watch out for the traffic which still uses it. Before the relief road was built in the 1930s, this narrow bridge was a tremendous bottleneck on the main road leading through Cornwall to Plymouth. On market day, with cattle and sheep also being herded over the bridge to the market square (now the free parking outside the surgery), you can imagine how all could become mayhem, with frightened animals apparently sometimes jumping over the sides into the river. Ouch. A popular grassy picnic place, complete with tables, now exists just downstream of it, which is a delightful spot to sit in the sunshine. It's also a fairly safe, pleasant and now cattle-free place for children of all ages to play in the river (though some locals really object to this area being called a 'beach', as it's not).
