TAVISTOCK & VILLAGES INITIATIVE

Subway Cycle Route Cycle Route Cycle Route
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The Devon Coast to Coast National Cycle Route passes through Tavistock. In its present interim state, it enters from Brook Lane and follows Plymouth Road to the town centre; this is hardly ideal given the volume of traffic on the main road. The interim route leaves the town centre to the north along Exeter Street, which is a quiet road. In its final state, the cycle route will have more off-road provision and some of the links are already in place. The most notable are:

  • A path through the Meadows from Tavistock College which includes a subway under the A386 (opened in 2003), a footbridge across the River Tavy to Benson’s Meadow and from there to St John’s Walk.
  • The viaduct walk made into a cycle route in 2000 with a new link to Exeter Road past West Devon Council Offices.
  • The canal towpath behind Tavistock College and Primary School with a bridge over the canal to Monksmead.

‘Would like to see better cycle routes.’
Comments from community consultation events 2002

‘Would like to see improved cycle paths linking to the National Cycle Network.’
Comment from community consultation events 2002
Plans & Projects

Strategic Aims:
Travel and transport; Improve footpath and cycle path links


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