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Altarnun Bridge
15th century packhorse bridge crossing Penpont Water.
Ashford Bridge
Crosses the River Fowey just north of Dobwalls.
Berriowbridge
Small hamlet in the River Lynher valley near North Hill on the B3254. The 16th-century bridge was widened in 1890 and is a Grade II* listed structure.
Bowithick
Small hamlet high on Bodmin Moor near Davidstow Airfield. There is a ford and a bridge across Penpont Water. Good access point for the northern moors with some parking.
Boyton
A village and parish, five miles north-west of Launceston. Nearby is the now dry course of the Bude Canal and there was a wharf at Boyton Bridge.
Bradford Bridge
Small moorland hamlet north of Blisland in the valley of the De Lank River on Bodmin Moor.
Calstock
Situated just inside Cornwall on the banks of the River Tamar, the inland port of Calstock grew up as a result of the mining activities in the surrounding area. Notable for views of Tamar Valley, railway viaduct, which dominates the town, and skeletal remains of tin and copper mines. Cotehele House and Quay (National Trust), former home of the Edgcumbe family, lies around bend in river.
Delford Bridge
A Medieval clapper bridge spanning the De Lank River that has been adapted for use by modern traffic.
Doublebois
West of Liskeard on the A38. Once had a main line railway station which closed in 1964. The bridge carries the A38 over the River Fowey.
Draynes Bridge
At Golitha Falls on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor. The bridge was built in 1876 using local granite and spans the River Fowey.
Dunmere
Small hamlet one mile north of Bodmin where the A389 crosses the River Camel. Access to the Bodmin and Wenford Railway. The Camel Trail passes through here. Local pub is The Borough Arms.
Greystone Bridge
Bridge over the River Tamar two miles south-east of Launceston on the B3362.
Gunnislake
Seven-arched road bridge across the River Tamar, built in 1520, was main route into Cornwall, and now carries the A390. Precipitous hills. Scene of Civil War skirmish. Skeletal remains of tin and copper mines abound. Scenic railway link to Plymouth along Tamar Valley line. Nearby you can visit the Tamar Valley Donkey Park.
Helebridge
A hamlet and bridge over the River Neet, two miles south of Bude.
Helland
A small village north of Bodmin with an old mill and a Grade II listed 15th century bridge over the River Camel. The church of St. Helena sits on the slope above. The Wesleyan Chapel built here in 1878 was designed by Silvanus Trevail.
Hendrabridge
Carries the A390 road across the River Seaton, just east of Liskeard.
Horsebridge
Crosses the River Tamar three miles north-east of Callington.
Looe
East and West Looe joined by seven-arched bridge. Holiday resort of character, with several beaches, bustling quayside, unique Banjo Pier. Shark angling centre, two museums and St. Nicholas church. Nearby, monkey sanctuary, mechanical music collection at St. Keyne, Lanreath folk and farm museum. Terminus of railway branch line from Liskeard. St. Georges or Looe Island lies just off the coast.
Lostwithiel
Quiet, charming 13th century capital of Cornwall with 15th century bridge over the River Fowey. Guildhall, Old Duchy Palace and St. Bartholomew's church. Restormel Castle, north of town, besieged in Civil War. Braddock Down, to east, site of famous Royalist victory. Main line railway station.
Luxulyan
West of Lostwithiel set amidst scenery of outstanding natural beauty, sandwiched between the Devil's Stone and the 15th century church of St. Cyriacus. The village is surrounded by granite quarries from which granite was taken to build Plymouth breakwater and London Bridge. Also the location of the famous viaduct built by Joseph Treffry in 1844 to carry a railway and an aqueduct across the Par River. St. Cyor's Holy Well, under a stone canopy at the lower end of the village, is now dried up. Still has a railway station on the Newquay branch line. The local pub is the Kings Arms.
Mylor Bridge
A village at the head of the Mylor Creek, one of the many arms of Falmouth Harbour. The church of St. Mylor has monuments to the Trefusis, Bonython and Lemon families. Two miles north of Falmouth. Carclew House and Gardens nearby. Local pubs are The Pandora Inn and The Lemon Arms.
Notter Bridge
On the A38 between Landrake and Saltash. The lowest crossing point on The River Lynher. Local pubs is The Notter Bridge Inn.
Pantersbridge
A small hamlet in the parish of St. Neot, about one mile south of Warleggan on the road from St. Neot to Cardinham and on the River Warleggan.
Plushabridge
Small hamlet south of Rilla Mill with 15th century bridge over the River Lynher.
Polson Bridge
Spans the River Tamar about a mile and a half from Launceston. It is one of the ancient routes across Cornwall which became the A30 and now the A388. The first bridge was built soon after the Norman conquest, probably sometime in the 12th century, and was the work of the feudal lords of Launceston Castle.
Respryn Bridge
A five arched medieval bridge spanning the River Fowey near Lanhydrock. The bridge played an important part in the Civil War, lying as it did between the two major estates of Lanhydrock and Boconnoc which were on opposing sides. Visitors can enjoy a dog-friendly, scenic walk from Respryn car park, taking in the fantastic scenery along the River Fowey and the old carriageway.
Ruthernbridge
West of Bodmin. Site of an early 15th century bridge with two pointed arches over the Ruthern. The hamlet here was until 1933, a halt on the Bodmin to Wadebridge railway line.
Saltash
East Cornwall town on the main route into the county, the A38. Near-perpendicular streets with buildings of interest: 17th century Guildhall, Mary Newman's cottage (home of Mrs. Francis Drake). Elliott's Grocery Store A 'time-warp' grocery shop which remains as it was when the last customer was served in 1973. Tamar river cruises. Brunel's iron railway bridge opened 1859, suspension road bridge in 1961. Nearby Trematon Castle (closed to public) associated with Prince Edward (The Black Prince). Now boasts a 65 foot high Celtic Cross to mark the County boundary.
Sladesbridge
One mile east of Wadebridge on the A389. Local pub is the Slade's House Country Inn.
Slaughterbridge
One mile north of Camelford on the B3314. Slaughterbridge which crosses the River Camel has perhaps the strongest legendary and folk association with King Arthur's last battle. This is due in part to King Arthur's "tomb" the Arthur Stone which has a Latin inscription and is obviously a monument. The former Camelford Station was located half a mile west of here and later became the British Cycling Museum.
Starabridge
A clapper bridge across the River Lynher, dating to the Late Middle Ages.
Tideford
Small village on the A38 between Saltash and Liskeard. Its name derives from its location on the River Tiddy, literally meaning "Ford on the River Tiddy". There is a small early-Victorian church of St. Luke. The bridge over the River Tiddy dates from the 14th century. Bridge House located at the bottom of Bridge Road was a gatehouse onto the Port Eliot Estate. Local pub is The Rod and Line.
The Tamar Bridge
A suspension bridge over the River Tamar between Saltash and Plymouth. It is 1,099 feet long, running adjacent the Royal Albert Railway Bridge, and part of the A38, a main road between the two counties.
Tresillian
Three miles east of Truro on the A390 road. Once the lowest bridging point of the Truro River, the bridge was the site of the Surrender of the Royalist forces to the Parliamentarians during the Civil War in 1646. The Wheel Inn pub with the distinctive rolled straw wheel on its thatched roof was used at the time as the Parliamentarian headquarters. On the south bank is the Tregothnan Estate, home of Lord Falmouth (not open to the public). Two miles east of Truro on the A39.
Treverbyn Bridge
Just east of St. Neot. Built in 1413 and replaced in 1929 by a new bridge across the River Fowey a few yards downstream.
Wadebridge
Busy market town served by 15th century 14-arched road bridge crossing the River Camel. Victorian railway link to Padstow and Bodmin now 12-mile waterside Camel Trail for walking and cycling. Camel Creek Adventure Park nearby. Annual folk festival. Royal Cornwall Show every June.
Wenford Bridge
A few houses, a pottery, and, as the name suggests a bridge over the River Camel just off the B3266 Camelford to Bodmin road. Wenford was the terminus of the Bodmin - Wadebridge Railway, opened in 1834, and used to carry primarily China Clay, and also Granite from the De Lank Quarry to Wadebridge for onward shipment. The railway line closed in 1967 and now forms part of the Camel Trail. The Wenford section continued with the transport of China Clay until its closure in 1983.
Yeolmbridge
Village and bridge north of Launceston, carries the B3254 across the River Ottery.