This is a packhorse bridge, the origins of which are dated back to the 17th and 18th centuries, possibly even earlier. It features a single pointed arch. What's unusual about it is that it doesn't appear to have been altered since that time.

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January 11, 2024

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A hump backed packhorse bridge, built of lias stone and with remains of a pebble pathway. It is thought to be the 17th or 18th century in date, but it could be earlier.

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1. Room Hill and Exe Valley Trail

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Hike the moderate 5.1-mile Room Hill and Exe Valley Trail in Exmoor National Park, gaining 639 feet over scenic paths.

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2. Exford Free Car Park – Lyncombe Packhorse Bridge loop from Exford

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3. Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor – Winsford Ford and Footbridge loop from Exford

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Elevation 250 m

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Location: Winsford, West Somerset District, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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Lyncombe Packhorse Bridge

1. Room Hill and Exe Valley Trail

2. Exford Free Car Park – Lyncombe Packhorse Bridge loop from Exford

3. Royal Oak Inn, Exmoor – Winsford Ford and Footbridge loop from Exford

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