Lydford Bridge

Lydford Bridge to be closed for at least four weeks

Lydford Bridge, near Lydford Gorge, is expected to be closed for at least four weeks while repairs are carried out.

It follows extensive damage caused to the structure by a single vehicle collision at the weekend.

A nine-metre section of the granite parapet on the Grade Two Listed bridge has been knocked into the River Lyd, 18 metres below the bridge.

The stone will...