Possible Clues:

• Two ways across forest, and one part of way across river
• Deception involves English priest and holy man - the one renowned for walking on water
• Means to an end for Carol taking in retired cat prowler, the lead from The Rock
• Footrest in river
• An option if you haven't seen The Bridge as a means to overcoming a current problem perhaps
• Two ways to protect forest location, and one means of progress
• Aid to progress (2 words)
• Streets around Essex town – one contribution to river crossing
• Means to an end