Robber's Bridge

Robber's Bridge
Stone bridge over fast flowing water surrounded by vegetation
Crosses Weir Water
Material granite
Width 2.27 m
Longest span 3.5 m
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

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]

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Last modified on 9 January 2013, at 23:30