The River Wye, at 134 miles, is Britain's fifth longest river. Between its source on Plynlimon in mid-Wales, to its confluence with the River Severn near Chepstow, it is bridged at 55 points. Three of these bridges are Grade 1 Listed, including the Old Wye Bridge near Chepstow Castle. This elegant work in cast iron on stone piers dates from 1814-16 and is the work of John Rastrick of Bridgnorth who modified original designs by John Rennie. It forms one of the road links between England and Wales bridging the Wye where the tidal range is one of the highest in the world.
photo © T. Boughen Camera: Olympus OMD E-M10
