Lovelace Bridges guided walk
Intriguing evidence of an industrial past made easier - join us for a walk around the nine accessible remaining Lovelace Bridges of Horsley.
- Booking essential
The Earl of Lovelace 'decorated' his East Horsley estate with a necklace of bridges during the 1860s. Their purpose was to enable timber to be brought out of the woods by horse-drawn cart. The bridges are generally narrow but made out of local flint and brick and many of them have a plaque with a name and date. Ten of the original 15 bridges remain, we will walk around the 9 accessible ones.
Much attention has been given to the Earl of Lovelace's Wife, Ada, the daughter of Lord Byron, who is credited in some places with writing the first computer programme, but we reckon the Earl of Lovelace himself had some pretty cool ideas...
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Prices
| Ticket type | Ticket category |
|---|---|
| All | £0.00 |
The basics
- Booking details
Call 0344 249 1895
- Meeting point
Meet at the Green Dene car park, KT24 5TA
- What to bring and wear
It could be muddy underfoot, so boots are advised. Please bring a packed lunch and maybe a plastic bag to sit on while you eat it.
- Accessibility
The route is along a path through woods, with a lot of woodland debris underfoot. There is a steep climb at the end of the walk
- Other
We ask you to book so that we have an idea of numbers on the day. The walk is free.
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