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Braunton's Road to Nowhere
10th May 2006
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The ADS on the A361 heading towards Barnstaple. Note the gap at the top. It once said 'Brannoc Fibres' - a major factory and the reason why Velator Way was built. But it closed, and we're now left with a road to, well, nowhere.
The ADS on the A361 heading towards Barnstaple. Note the gap at the top. It once said 'Brannoc Fibres' - a major factory and the reason why Velator Way was built. But it closed, and we're now left with a road to, well, nowhere.
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2006-04-05 10:54:30
The junction between Velator Way and the A361, looking towards Chivenor.
The junction between Velator Way and the A361, looking towards Chivenor.
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2006-03-29 10:51:22
The fingerpost signs also have the space at the top.
The fingerpost signs also have the space at the top.
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2006-03-29 10:52:13
This road looks quite major, with clearway restrictions and cycle lanes.
This road looks quite major, with clearway restrictions and cycle lanes.
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2006-03-29 10:52:30
Looking back towards the A361.
Looking back towards the A361.
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2006-03-29 10:52:56
The cycle lanes are unusual - almost like a dual carriageway, Cyclists are encouraged to cycle on the left hand pavement (depending on direction of travel), with the right hand pavement having these signs.
The cycle lanes are unusual - almost like a dual carriageway, Cyclists are encouraged to cycle on the left hand pavement (depending on direction of travel), with the right hand pavement having these signs.
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2006-03-29 10:53:17
Major looking road - but not a car to be seen!
Major looking road - but not a car to be seen!
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2006-03-29 10:53:38
Even the cycle symbols on the pavement face the right way!
Even the cycle symbols on the pavement face the right way!
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2006-03-29 10:53:56
A rare feature - a traffic island.
A rare feature - a traffic island.
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2006-03-29 10:54:27
Roundaout up ahead - note the 'empty space' from previous signs has disappeared. This is because the old factory was accessed by a road going off to the right - which would have probably had a different sign.
Roundaout up ahead - note the 'empty space' from previous signs has disappeared. This is because the old factory was accessed by a road going off to the right - which would have probably had a different sign.
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2006-03-29 10:56:27
The roundabout up ahead.
The roundabout up ahead.
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2006-03-29 10:57:19
Looking back towards the A361. Look, a car!
Looking back towards the A361. Look, a car!
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2006-03-29 10:57:31
This sign claims that the road is actually part of the A361, when infact it's just unclassified.
This sign claims that the road is actually part of the A361, when infact it's just unclassified.
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2006-03-29 10:57:57
This sign tells us to go to Braunton along South Street - even tough the residents have been complaining for ages that their road is being used as a rat run!
This sign tells us to go to Braunton along South Street - even tough the residents have been complaining for ages that their road is being used as a rat run!
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2006-03-29 10:58:44
This design of roundabout is common in north Devon - it allows lorries to get around easier with the brick circle.
This design of roundabout is common in north Devon - it allows lorries to get around easier with the brick circle.
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2006-03-29 10:58:58
South Street goes off to the right - and the abandoned road carries on behind the concete barriers and the parked cars (which are breaking the law as we're still on a clearway - and one of them's mine!)
South Street goes off to the right - and the abandoned road carries on behind the concete barriers and the parked cars (which are breaking the law as we're still on a clearway - and one of them's mine!)
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2006-03-29 11:00:36
the concrete barriers preventing further vehicular access - but pedestrians can still get past.
the concrete barriers preventing further vehicular access - but pedestrians can still get past.
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2006-03-29 11:01:06
Looking back towards the roundabout and barriers.
Looking back towards the roundabout and barriers.
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2006-03-29 11:01:37
Over a new bridge passing over the River Caen, which hasn't been used a lot.
Over a new bridge passing over the River Caen, which hasn't been used a lot.
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2006-03-29 11:01:57
This is where the road ends - at the site of the former factory. Plans have been submitted for a new supermarket here, although residents want this to be part of a southern bypass to link up to the B3231 Saunton Road.
This is where the road ends - at the site of the former factory. Plans have been submitted for a new supermarket here, although residents want this to be part of a southern bypass to link up to the B3231 Saunton Road.
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2006-03-29 11:03:43