SX9884 : Footbridge over National Cycle Route 2 and the adjacent Avocet Line
taken 2 years ago, near to Lympstone, Devon, England

National Cycle Route 2 (NCR 2) is a long-distance cycling route in the National Cycle Network (NCN) that runs along the southern coastline of England. Stretching approximately 361 miles (580 km). The route links Dover in Kent to St Austell in Cornwall, passing through a diverse range of landscapes, from bustling seaside towns to tranquil rural countryside.
The Avocet Line is the railway line in Devon connecting Exeter with Exmouth Link . It was originally built by the London and South Western Railway. The line follows the Exe Estuary for most of its route, giving views of the estuary. The line is named after the Pied Avocet, which live in the estuary. Opened in 1861.
The old railway company that built the lines to connect London to Wales and the South West. Isambard Kingdom Brunel (see TQ3080 : Statue of IK Brunel) designed and built much of the route between London and Penzance. Link
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Between Exeter and Plymouth is the Riviera Line Link![]()
- Grid Square
- SX9884, 234 images (more nearby 🔍)
- Photographer
- JThomas (more nearby)
- Date Taken
- Thursday, 14 November, 2024 (more nearby)
- Submitted
- Saturday, 23 November, 2024
- Subject Location
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OSGB36:
SX 9879 8436
[10m precision]
WGS84: 50:39.0061N 3:25.9783W - Camera Location
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OSGB36:
SX 9880 8436
