Tarr Steps
Tarr Steps is a medieval clapper bridge over the river Barle which spans the fifty-five foot river in seventeen spans of flat stone. Close by are burial mounds of Bronze Age men from 5,000 years ago.
Up the River Barle, north-east of Dulverton, is one of the gems of Exmoor, Tarr Steps. Take the B3223 out of the town for about 3 miles. Tarr Steps is signposted to the left. This footbridge over the Barle is considered to be Britain's oldest and longest stone clapper bridge.
Tarr Steps
Exmoor National Park, Dulverton, Somerset, North Devon, TA24 7QP
Map reference: SS 846355
Tarr Steps Woodland is near the southern boundary of the Exmoor National Park mid-way between the villages of Liscombe and Hawkridge. Access by car is via minor roads from the B3223.
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Exmoor National Park
Dulverton
Somerset
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