List of crossings of the River Tamar



List of crossings of the River Tamar

Listed below are all crossings of the River Tamar, in order heading downstream. All cross the county boundary between Devon and Cornwall, except for four that are noted.
CrossingTypeCoordinatesCarriesDateHeritage StatusNotesPhoto
Road bridgeCountry lane-The highest bridge on the Tamar, excepting culverts and other very minor crossings nearer the source; above sea level.
Youlstone Ham BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lane-
Buse's MillRoad bridgeCountry lane-
Tamar Lake Water Sports CentreFoot/Cycle bridgeCycle Path-
Upper Tamar Lake DamDam walkwayPublic footpath-Passes atop of the reservoir dam.
Tamar Lake Water Sports CentreFoot/Cycle bridgeCycle Path-
Alfardisworthy New BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lane-Immediately to the east is the historic boundary stone at the site of the old bridge, which crossed the original route of the Tamar, now just within Devon.
Lower Tamar Lake SpillwayFootbridgePublic footpath-Crosses the discharge of the reservoir – however not the county boundary, which follows a previous routing of the river.
Road bridgeCountry lane-
Road bridgeCountry lane-The bridge does not cross the county boundary – it connects a part of Devon that is west of the Tamar.
Moretonmill BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lane- above sea level
Burmsdon AqueductCanal aqueductBude Canal 1821Canal derelict since 1891; the towpath however remains open as a public footpath.
Kingford MillRoad bridgeDriveway-Private
Blackpool BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lane-
Tamarstone BridgeRoad bridgeA3072 road -
Bridgerule BridgeRoad bridgeVillage road1923-The bridge no longer crosses the county boundary – since 1844 the bridge connects a part of Devon that is west of the Tamar.
Bridgerule Railway BridgeRailway bridgeOkehampton to Bude Line-Dismantled
Crowford BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lane-
Tamerton BridgeRoad bridgeLocal road1851The bridge no longer crosses the county boundary – since 1844 the bridge connects a part of Cornwall that is east of the Tamar.
Boyton BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lanec. 1614 / 2005-Main span replaced in 2005.
Druxton BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lanec. 16th centuryThe bridge connected a part of Devon that was west of the Tamar, until boundary changes in 1966.
Nether BridgeRoad bridgeA388 road 1986-Replacement for the older, narrower Higher New Bridge
Higher New BridgeRoad bridgeCountry lanec. early 16th centuryRemains open
St Leonards Railway BridgeRailway bridgeNorth Cornwall Railway-Dismantled
Polson BridgeRoad bridgeA388 road1833 / 1934The former A30 route into Launceston ; the main span was replaced in 1934.
Lower Barnham Railway BridgeRailway bridgeSouth Devon and Tavistock Railway-Dismantled
Dunheved BridgeRoad bridge A30 trunk road1975 / 2006-Part of the Launceston by-pass; the road deck was replaced in 2006/7.
Greystone BridgeRoad bridgeB3362 road1439 above sea level
HorsebridgeRoad bridgeCountry lane1437Oldest extant bridge on the Tamar. Grade I listed.
FordUnpaved public road-Not maintained and deep – not suitable for most motor vehicles.
Gunnislake New BridgeRoad bridgeA390 road1520Lowest bridge on the non-tidal river; until 1962 the lowest road bridge on the Tamar.
Calstock FerryPassenger ferryCalstock to Ferry Farm and Cotehele-
Calstock ViaductRailway viaductTamar Valley Line1907
Tamar BridgeRoad bridgeA38 trunk road1961-Toll ; opened in 1962.
Royal Albert BridgeRailway bridgeCornish Main Line1859The lowest bridge on the Tamar
Torpoint FerryVehicle ferryA374 road 1791-Chain ferry; carries vehicles, cyclists and pedestrians.
Cremyll FerryPassenger ferryCremyll to Stonehouse, PlymouthAncient-Carries passengers and cyclists