Tarr Steps Clapper Bridge

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(Free-Press-Release.com) November 27, 2009 -- An ancient monument in the heart of Exmoor that one should see is the prehistoric Tarr Steps. Thought to possess been designed by the Devil himself, these multiple tonne stones are here since around a thousand years BC. The setting is in an exceedingly National nature park of ancient woodlands, superb creatures and a feel of nice mystery. The steps are Britains oldest clapper bridge and are a grade 1 listed heritage site. Tarr steps are a bridge over the river Barle a quick flowing body of water travelling through the moors.

This is often a tremendous site for nature enthusiasts, Exmoors famous collection of birds of prey frequent the sky as well as Hawks, Kestrels, Buzzards and Falcons. The river is just as busy with resident Otters, Salmon, Rainbow and Brown Trout. An area of special scientific interest has been offer to Tarr steps. With its native Red Deer populations and moon light roaming Badger sets and Foxes you'll surely see something fly or run past your sight if you have got the patience to observe the environment unfold.

The ancient woodlands surrounding are certain to leave you breathless. Huge Oaks, Ash, Beech and Hazel grace the landscape with their wise and majestic previous branches creating a beautiful canopy over the bridge and river in the spring and summer. For fans of stunning trees it very may be a place to go to in all seasons to work out the progressive modification from springs 1st shoots to summers massive leaves, autumns pleasant rustic colours and winters eerie vacant branches. Fantastic wild flowers grow among the woodland very offer us an indication of the age of this ancient wood. Stunning Bluebells carpet the spring floor the shade of the trees with hedges of summer fruits surrounding.


The local legend of the Tarr Steps is that the Devil himself built them in the result of a bet. The Devil is claimed to possess claimed sun bathing rights on the bridge and forbade any mortal soul to cross with the punishment of death. Locals tested the water and sent an unlucky cat across that apparently perished when he reached the middle. The local parson challenged the Devil on the bridge and persuaded him to permit the locals to cross unharmed. The Devil was said to have given in but forbids crossing when he needs to bathe in summers sun on the steps.

Such an old structure simply like several different wants work on occasions when it gets hit by the weather in multiple fashions. The fast running Barle is vulnerable to flooding and with such quick currents will have detrimental effects to the bridge. The water additionally has the capacity to hold giant natural objects from the encompassing woods. These together create it necessary to watch the steps for structural damage as it is a daily tourist attraction and a great remnant of the areas past.


Tarr steps will be found on foot through the valleys, on the roads from native town Dulverton and villages like Withypool. For those on bicycle the route from Minehead to Exford will take you there and along the river Barle.

Why not stop off at The Exmoor White Horse Inn to try one of their renowned bar meals or snacks for the discerning traveller. There is a very extensive Exmoor Bar Menu, offering anything from a light snack to a more substantial bar meal, at very reasonable prices.

More information can be found online at http://www.exmoor-whitehorse.co.uk/cuisine/bar/bar-menu.ashx

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