Biblins Bridge

A crossing at the point on the River Wye where Biblins Bridge now stands existed in the early 20th century and was used for the transportation of logs across the river. In 1924, this crossing point was replaced with a footbridge. In 1957 the Forestry Commission rebuilt the footbridge and this replacement is largely what stands today, although it has twice been the subject of major restoration, firstly in the 1990s, and again in 2020, after damage caused by Storm Desmond. Land slippage due to flooding again impacted the bridge in 2021. The bridge is constructed primarily of timber, with a steel walkway. The walkway is strung between two wooden towers, and has a distinct sway. The bridge is…