Leighbeer Tunnel, Shaugh near Plymouth, Devon
N 50° 27.607 W 004° 04.312
30U E 423918 N 5590339
A short tunnel on the route of the old Plymouth to Tavistock railway.
The tunnel is still open. It is used by cyclists and walkers.
Waymark Code: WM3Q13
Location: United Kingdom
Date Posted: 05/03/2008
Views: 95
Leighbeer Tunnel was part of a railway which linked Plymouth to Tavistock via Yelverton. Work on building the new railway began during August 1856. Mr Brampton the original engineer died suddenly in 1857 and was replaced by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.The official opening of the South Devon & Tavistock Railway took place on June 21st 1859. Stations were provided at Bickleigh, Horrabridge and Tavistock, all of which opened to traffic on June 22nd 1859. Marsh Mills Station was opened in 1861. The line was closed to passengers in the 1962 and totally closed in 1966. Most of the route from Marsh Mills to Yelverton, including Leighbeer tunnel, is a cycle/walking path.
Construction: Rock & Mortar
Condition: Good
Rail Status: No
Current status: Recreation Path
Original Use: Passenger Train
The "Other End": N 50° 27.453 W 004° 04.334
Tunnel Length: 921.00
Terrain: 
Suggested Parking Area: Not Listed
Website: Not listed
Date Built: Not listed
Date Abandoned: Not listed
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