This iconic suspension bridge in Plymouth, Devon, spans 410 meters across the Tamar River, connecting the city to Saltash in Cornwall. Its striking design features a 23-meter-high deck, supported by two 61-meter-tall towers, with a central span of 139 meters. The bridge's main cables are anchored in massive concrete blocks on either side, while the roadway is suspended from the cables by vertical suspender cables. Opened in 1859, the Royal Albert Bridge is a Grade I listed building and a prominent landmark in the region, offering stunning views of the surrounding area.
Incredible engineering. Photos of from the Statesman train of the estuary and the Tamar road crossing.
Impressive old bridge
Beautiful bridge built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and standing proudly next to the Tamar Bridge. Fantastic. Views when to take a train trip between Devon and Cornwall over it.
Steeped in history this bridge is one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's great achievements, built in the 1850s and opened in 1859. The bridge spans the beautiful river Tamar that divides Devon and Cornwall.
The Royal Albert Bridge the historic train Bridge constructed by the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the crossing of trains into Cornwall from Plymouth.
An admirable feat of engineering. Part of the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The views from the train over the river Tamar are worth seeing.
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
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Incredible engineering. Photos of from the Statesman train of the estuary and the Tamar road crossing.
Impressive old bridge
Beautiful bridge built by Isambard Kingdom Brunel and standing proudly next to the Tamar Bridge. Fantastic. Views when to take a train trip between Devon and Cornwall over it.
Steeped in history this bridge is one of Isambard Kingdom Brunel's great achievements, built in the 1850s and opened in 1859. The bridge spans the beautiful river Tamar that divides Devon and Cornwall.
The Royal Albert Bridge the historic train Bridge constructed by the famous Isambard Kingdom Brunel for the crossing of trains into Cornwall from Plymouth.
An admirable feat of engineering. Part of the legacy of Isambard Kingdom Brunel. The views from the train over the river Tamar are worth seeing.
