How did Devil’s Bridge get its name 
is a question still asked today
Here is how the story goes 
and what local legend has to say 

It’s a tale of an old woman
who came to fetch her cow one day
She arrived at the River Lune
to find her cow had lost its way 
 
It had strayed to the other side
now the river flowed fast and deep 
There was no way to get across
she despaired and began to weep

At that moment the Devil appeared
I’ll build you a new bridge he told her
In return I will take the soul 
of the first body that crosses over

The woman agreed and went home
ready to return the next morning 
The Devil worked all through the night 
until the new day was dawning  

The next day, amazed by his work
she arrived with her dog and a cake 
The Devil rubbed his hand with glee 
at the prospect of her soul to take

The cunning women took the cake
and threw it as far as she could
Her dog chased after it over the bridge 
just as she knew he would 

The Devil had been outwitted 
he howled with fury and anger
He threw himself off the bridge 
vanishing in a cloud of sulphur

Before he leapt into the depths
he left his handprint cast in stone
Should you pay a visit 
I dare you to compare it with your own