Malmsmead Packhorse Bridge and Badgworthy River
Malmsmead Packhorse Bridge and Badgworthy River
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Malmsmead Packhorse Bridge and Badgworthy River
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November 9, 2022
Hiking
The medieval packhorse bridge and ancient ford cross the Badgworthy River and it is from here that you can easily access the Doone (or Badgworthy) Valley.
There are public toilets and a tea room here so it makes the perfect place to start and/or finish a walk.
The hamlet is full of connections to RD Blackmore's 'Lorna Doone', including Lorna Doone Farm and a memorial to Blackmore a short way up the valley.
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Elevation 230 m
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