The Severn Crossing (Severn Bridge (Bristol, England))

Member Name: tomprosser

Product:	Severn Bridge (Bristol, England)
Date:	18/05/09 (45 review reads)
Rating:

Advantages: fast easy access between england and wales

Disadvantages: road surface on original bridge

The Severn Bridge is an impressive bridge but hardly a major tourist sight in the UK, unless your in to bridges. The Severn Bridge links England and Wales across the Severn Estuary. There are two bridges, the original bridge which is the M42 and the second crossing, the new one, which is the M4.
Although the bridge is an impressive structure the views from the second crossing are very limited thanks to the safety structure that protects the bridge from the high winds that blast the structure. The original bridge is a lot smaller but no less impressive. The road surface is higher up that the pedestrain walkway and the safety barriers are a lot smaller so you are able to get a much better view along the estuary. The severn estuary changes dramatically thanks to the difference in the high and low tide, at low tide the majority of the crossing is just mud flats but when the tide is high it is a much more beautiful view. The second bridge is the same as driving on a motorway whereas the original crossing is a lot rougher with road surface in serious need for some touch up work.

Summary: Impressive bridge but not really a tourist attraction