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Crowndale Bridge is Open
Drake’s Safe Passage to Plymouth Assured
A new Tavistock Landmark, dedicated to Crowndale’s most famous son, has been unveiled by the County Council this week. Sir Francis Drake is believed to have been born in Crowndale, on the edge of Tavistock, some 450 years ago.
The bridge, which provides an important link in the National Cycle Network from Tavistock to Plymouth, was opened by the Chair of the County Council, John Rawlinson.
Funded by Devon County Council. The South West Regional Development Agency and the European Regional Development Fund, it forms a vital link in the development of ‘Drake's Trail’.
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Devon County Council Chairman John Rawlinson with councillors Alison Clish-Green and Roy Connelly |
John said: “This dramatic new bridge, our newest addition to the National Cycle Network, will help to reduce congestion and increase healthy activity in the town. The route, used both for leisure and commuting, gives access to the Tavistock Football Club and Crowndale Playing Fields.”
County Councillor Roy Connelly said: “This is a welcome addition to Devon’s growing network of cycle routes. The bridge has been eagerly awaited by local people as it really opens up the area to local cyclists and visitors. Drake’s Trail is being assembled piece by piece with only 1km left to develop.
“The recent completion of the Crowndale lane lighting scheme and the bridge will compliment the plan to locate the Tavistock Sports Community Hub on the college site.
“This new Crowndale Bridge will help cyclists follow Drake’s example and secure a safe passage to Plymouth.”
Local Parliamentary Spokesperson, Adam Symons, said: “It is great to see Tavistock developing as a green transport town. Importantly, the bridge provides a safe off road route to Tavistock College. Congratulations to the County Council for seeing the opportunity to make Tavistock a better place to live.”
