Ian Hemmens

Small single track bridge with passing places for walkers when horse and carts passed in ancient times. This has been off my radar for 40 years, but having driven over it recently I was reminded of the jumps we made into the water some 8-10 metres below, on a cold, wet miserable January day in 1983. This was to clean the muddy coveralls we used for potholing as part of our basic training in the Junior Leaders Regiment, Royal Armoured Corps. I was so cold and shocked after hitting the water that I couldn't recite my name, rank and number! The river Dart is a beautiful beast, but you'll need to actually walk in the nearby woods as there are no river walks from the bridge. Disappointing really as it's lovely.

Fantastic family day out! Secure parking, easy entry, good changing facilities, and great all round physical entertainment! A selection of challenging climbs, rides, cargo nets, mud puddles and tunnels, all expertly designed so that (I imagine) 3 years + (including adults) can get filthy dirty whist having amazing fun! Showers are available, as is a hose wash-down area, and the toilets are clean and tidy. Small cafe offering wood fired pizza at a reasonable price along with paninis and hot and cold drinks, all with the option of being paid for by card, or cash. Friendly, polite staff bring food to your table, or you can relax on acres of grass and bring a picnic. No clothes or shoes in the dustbins, and recycling facilities available. Once you finish you can unwind in the Merry Harrier's pub just opposite, which might be easier to navigate to so you're not misdirected. An excellent day out, one we'll return for again and again. My 11 and 9 year old sons loved it, as did my 6 year old nephew, and my wife and I thought it fantastic value. Do yourself a favour and book online: you're guaranteed entry, albeit with a roughly 10% surcharge. Enjoy it, I'm sure you will!