Old railway bridge at Lower Goodameavy
N 50° 27.749 W 004° 04.453
30U E 423755 N 5590604
An old railway bridge which was part of the Plymouth to Tavistock line until the routes closure in 1962
Waymark Code: WM3DRX
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 03/21/2008
Views: 3
The railway line along the Plym valley closed north of Marsh Mills near Plymouth in 1962. The route has been re-opened as a walking and cycling path. The path still crosses the bridge. The journey along the Plym valley has some spectacular scenery. It must have been a joy to see the views when traveling by train in years gone bye. The cyclist and the walker can still enjoy this trip today.
Height of bridge: 13 feet- 9 inchs under the arch
What type of traffic does this bridge support?: pedestrians and cyclist
What kind of gap does this bridge cross?: unclassified road
Date constructed: 1859
Is the bridge still in service for its original purpose?: No, the bridge was orginally a railway bridge
Name of road or trail the bridge services: Plym valley cycle and foot path.
Location: Lower Goodameavy, near Clearbrook, Devon
Length of bridge: Not listed
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