2020

ST4255 : Strawberry Line path near Axbridge

taken 5 years ago, near to Axbridge, Somerset, England

Strawberry Line path near Axbridge
Strawberry Line path near Axbridge
The Strawberry Line path at Shute Shelve Hill, where it crosses the trunk A38 road. The path forms part of route 26 of the National Cycle Network.
Strawberry Line path

The Strawberry Line path is a mainly traffic-free path for walking and cycling in mid-Somerset. When completed, it will stretch for 30 miles, from the Bristol Channel at Clevedon, to Shepton Mallet, via Cheddar and Wells. The route generally uses a dismantled railway line.

The name "strawberry line" refers to the strawberries which were grown in fields around Cheddar, and transported from there by train.

Part of the Strawberry Line path forms part of National Cycle Network route 26.

More information about the Strawberry Line path can be found here: LinkExternal link and also on Sustrans' website: LinkExternal link

National Cycle Network route 26

National Cycle Network route 26 will, when completed, form a cycling route from the Bristol Channel at Portishead, crossing Somerset and Dorset to reach Portland Bill. The completed route will pass through Clevedon, Cheddar, Wells, Glastonbury, Sherborne, Dorchester and Weymouth.

More information can be found on Sustrans' website: LinkExternal link

The National Cycle Network

The National Cycle Network is a network of cycle routes. It was created by the charity Sustrans LinkExternal link (Sustainable Transport), aided by a National Lottery grant.

Many routes aim to minimise contact with motor traffic, though 70% of them are on roads. In some cases the NCN uses pedestrian routes, disused railways, minor roads, canal towpaths, or traffic-calmed routes in towns and cities.

A38 Road

The A38 is also known as the Devon Expressway. It runs 292 miles from Bodmin to Mansfield, across the South West and Midlands. Primary places visited include Liskeard, Plymouth, Exeter, Taunton, Bridgwater, Bristol, Gloucester, Worcester, Bromsgrove, Birmingham, Lichfield, Burton upon Trent and Derby.
Wikipedia: LinkExternal link


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Geographical Context: Paths Roads, Road transport Trail: Strawberry Line Near: Axbridge National Cycle Network: Route 26 County: Somerset Road: A38 Primary Subject: Path other tags: Former Railway Route Former Railway Walk Shared Path Shared Use Path Cycling and Walking Trail Strawberry Line NCN26 National Cycle Network A38 Road A38 Trunk Road A38 Click a tag, to view other nearby images.
This photo is linked from: Automatic Clusters: · Shute Shelve Hill [10] · Cycle Route [9] · Cycle Path [8] · Strawberry Line Path Near Axbridge [4] Title Clusters: · Strawberry Line path near Axbridge [4] ·
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Malc McDonald   (more nearby)
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Sunday, 23 August, 2020   (more nearby)
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Monday, 31 August, 2020
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OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4216 5534 [10m precision]
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OSGB36: geotagged! ST 4216 5536
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