Bridge 2

     If you walk back towards the river,you will come to the older and bigger bridge 2 that crosses the river Batherm.When I first climbed down this bank just to have a nose around,I was amazed that this bridge was here.It really is a lovely bridge and it's a great shame that more people are not able to view it,due to its location and being overgrown.

If you look at the roof of the bridge you will see hundreds of stalactites that have formed over the years and if you look on the stone bank,you can mineral deposits from dripping water,that over many years have formed small mounds.It's worth making the climb down just to see this.

Walking under the bridge and to the other side,you will notice a metal object with a handle sticking out of the ground(see pics).I'm sure it must have something to do with the quarry works,but I don't know what.Maybe they were taking water out of the river to use in quarrying process?

    Very pleased with all our exploring and findings,my little troop and I,set to go home.Getting back up to the path,is equally as hazardous as getting down.The bank is steep and slippery in places,so excercise caution at all times when ascending.We made it to the top with a few bramble scratches,but with smiles on our faces at the end of our adventure around Bampton and it's historic railway past.