Ramblers help bring new bridge to Dartmoor

Walkers following the popular Two Moors Way across Dartmoor can now enjoy an easier crossing of the river Teign at Frenchbeer, Chagford thanks to a generous donation from a local walking group.

Moorland Ramblers provided a £300 donation to Dartmoor National Park Authority to help fund the cost of the replacement bridge following winter storms.  The work was co-ordinated by National Park Ranger Pete Rich, with assistance from local farmers and contractor Allan Tyson of SW Countryside Contracts.

Andrew Watson, Head of Recreation, Access & Estates said “we would like to thank Moorland Ramblers for their generous contribution towards the cost of the new footbridge.  The National Park Authority looks after over 700km of public rights of way across Dartmoor and donations to support our work to improve access are always welcome”.

The bridge replacement forms part of a wider programme of planned repairs and improvements for the Two Moors Way during its 40th anniversary year.

The Two Moors Way is a 100 mile long-distance walking route from Ivybridge on the southern edge of Dartmoor, to Lynmouth on the north coast of Exmoor and crosses both national parks.

The National Park has just launched a new scheme, Donate for Dartmoor, to raise money for a variety of conservation projects across the National Park.  There are three separate funds – Recreational Dartmoor, Natural Dartmoor and Historic Dartmoor – so people can choose to support an area of work that means the most to them.

For more details about the Donate for Dartmoor visit www.dartmoor.gov.uk/visiting/donate-for-dartmoor

Image shows members of the Moorland Ramblers group with Ranger Pete Rich on the new bridge