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Blackadon Bottom

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Blackadon Bottom

Layby on the Devon Expressway (A38) west of Ivybridge The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (SABRE).
Layby on the Devon Expressway (A38) west of Ivybridge Credit: David Dixon

Blackadon Bottom is a picturesque valley located in Devon, England. Situated in the southern region of the Dartmoor National Park, this idyllic spot offers visitors a peaceful and captivating experience. The valley is surrounded by rolling hills and dense woodland, creating a stunning natural landscape that is a haven for nature enthusiasts.

The valley itself is traversed by a meandering river, which adds to the tranquility and charm of the area. The river is flanked by lush vegetation, including ferns, wildflowers, and towering ancient trees. This diverse ecosystem provides a habitat for various species of birds, small mammals, and insects, making it a fantastic destination for wildlife spotting.

Blackadon Bottom is also notable for its historical significance. The area is dotted with remnants of Bronze Age settlements, including stone circles and hut circles, indicating the presence of early human activity in the valley. These archaeological sites offer a glimpse into the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The valley is a popular destination for hikers and walkers, with numerous trails that wind through the surrounding hills and along the riverbank. The undulating terrain provides stunning vistas and opportunities for exploration, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts.

In summary, Blackadon Bottom is a captivating valley in Devon, offering a perfect blend of natural beauty and historical heritage. With its lush vegetation, diverse wildlife, and scenic trails, it is a must-visit destination for those seeking a peaceful and immersive experience in the heart of Dartmoor National Park.

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Layby on the Devon Expressway (A38) west of Ivybridge The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (SABRE).
Layby on the Devon Expressway (A38) west of Ivybridge
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
Layby on the A38 near Wrangaton Business Park The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (SABRE).
Layby on the A38 near Wrangaton Business Park
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
Devon Expressway, Layby near Torpeek The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A38_road">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (Wikipedia) and <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.sabre-roads.org.uk/wiki/index.php?title=A38">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> (SABRE).
Devon Expressway, Layby near Torpeek
The A38 is a major A-class trunk route. When first designated in 1922, it ran from Derby to Plymouth but it was later extended at both ends so that it now runs for 292 miles from Mansfield in Nottinghamshire to Bodmin in Cornwall. Prior to the opening of the M5 motorway in the 1960s and 1970s, the A38 formed the main "holiday route" from the Midlands to Somerset, Devon and Cornwall and the south-western section was notorious at holiday times for the congestion. Nowadays, for most of the southern section, the A38 is a fairly quiet road shadowing the M5 extremely closely; often running alongside the motorway as a single carriageway road. The section between Exeter and Plymouth is, however, a busy dual carriageway which serves as the southern extension of the M5 and is known as “the Devon Expressway”. More information at LinkExternal link (Wikipedia) and LinkExternal link (SABRE).
Road bridge over railway lines, Ivybridge, Devon The bridge carries a minor road over the Exeter to Plymouth line east of Ivybridge station.
Road bridge over railway lines, Ivybridge, Devon
The bridge carries a minor road over the Exeter to Plymouth line east of Ivybridge station.
Station exit ramp, Ivybridge, Devon From Ivybridge station platform 1.
Station exit ramp, Ivybridge, Devon
From Ivybridge station platform 1.
East side of the station footbridge, Ivybridge, Devon Viewed from platform 1. Access to and from the footbridge is via ramps. There is no lift access to the footbridge in April 2023.
East side of the station footbridge, Ivybridge, Devon
Viewed from platform 1. Access to and from the footbridge is via ramps. There is no lift access to the footbridge in April 2023.
Yellow line on platform 1, Ivybridge station, Devon Stay to the right of the line until an arriving train has stopped and also to minimise turbulence caused by trains passing through the station at 80 or 90mph.
Yellow line on platform 1, Ivybridge station, Devon
Stay to the right of the line until an arriving train has stopped and also to minimise turbulence caused by trains passing through the station at 80 or 90mph.
TALK TO US, Ivybridge, Devon Below a sign at the eastern end of Ivybridge station platform 1 showing "Passengers must not pass this point or cross the line" a Samaritans notice shows "TALK TO US if things are getting to you"
TALK TO US, Ivybridge, Devon
Below a sign at the eastern end of Ivybridge station platform 1 showing "Passengers must not pass this point or cross the line" a Samaritans notice shows "TALK TO US if things are getting to you"
West along platform 1, Ivybridge station, Devon The platforms here are staggered. Platform 2 does not extend east beyond the footbridge.
West along platform 1, Ivybridge station, Devon
The platforms here are staggered. Platform 2 does not extend east beyond the footbridge.
Ivybridge station platform information, Devon Platform 1 (this side) for trains to Plymouth. Platform 2 (over footbridge) for trains to Exeter.
Ivybridge station platform information, Devon
Platform 1 (this side) for trains to Plymouth. Platform 2 (over footbridge) for trains to Exeter.
Not stopping at Ivybridge A GWR train from Plymouth enters Ivybridge station at about 80mph. In April 2023 most trains from Exeter to Plymouth and Plymouth to Exeter do not stop at Ivybridge.
Not stopping at Ivybridge
A GWR train from Plymouth enters Ivybridge station at about 80mph. In April 2023 most trains from Exeter to Plymouth and Plymouth to Exeter do not stop at Ivybridge.
GWR train speeding through Ivybridge station, Devon Train from Plymouth to Exeter viewed in April 2023. Most trains from Exeter to Plymouth and Plymouth to Exeter do not stop at Ivybridge.
GWR train speeding through Ivybridge station, Devon
Train from Plymouth to Exeter viewed in April 2023. Most trains from Exeter to Plymouth and Plymouth to Exeter do not stop at Ivybridge.
Help Point on Ivybridge station, Devon On platform 1 (for trains to Plymouth and Cornwall).
Help Point on Ivybridge station, Devon
On platform 1 (for trains to Plymouth and Cornwall).
Ramp ascending from Ivybridge station platform 1 Part of the zigzag ramp to the station footbridge. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7460193" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7460193">Link</a> In April 2023 there is no lift access to the footbridge.
Ramp ascending from Ivybridge station platform 1
Part of the zigzag ramp to the station footbridge. Link In April 2023 there is no lift access to the footbridge.
Direction sign at the edge of Ivybridge railway station The sign facing platform 1 shows "Cole Lane Bus Service"
Direction sign at the edge of Ivybridge railway station
The sign facing platform 1 shows "Cole Lane Bus Service"
West side of the station footbridge, Ivybridge, Devon Access to and from the footbridge is via ramps. There is no lift access to the footbridge in April 2023.
West side of the station footbridge, Ivybridge, Devon
Access to and from the footbridge is via ramps. There is no lift access to the footbridge in April 2023.
Long ramp above platform 2, Ivybridge station Descending from the station footbridge. <a title="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7464235" href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/7464235">Link</a>
Long ramp above platform 2, Ivybridge station
Descending from the station footbridge. Link
4 Car Stop sign on Ivybridge station, Devon At the western end of platform 1 for trains to Plymouth and Cornwall.
4 Car Stop sign on Ivybridge station, Devon
At the western end of platform 1 for trains to Plymouth and Cornwall.
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Blackadon Bottom is located at Grid Ref: SX6657 (Lat: 50.399621, Lng: -3.8801657)

Administrative County: Devon

District: South Hams

Police Authority: Devon and Cornwall

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