Cornborough railway station

Cornborough railway station was a minor railway station or halt/request stop in north Devon, close to Westward Ho!, serving holiday makers visiting the cliff walks and nearby beach.Jenkins, Page 110 It lay from Bideford Quay.Jenkins, Page 62

History As stated, the halt was built to serve passengers aiming to walk on the Torrs, etc. It was in a very exposed area and trains were often reduced to a snail's pace due to high winds in winter.Baxter, Page 19

Infrastructure Cornborough Cliffs Halt had a platform, but no shelter and was sited on the up side of the line next to the footpath at the waters edge. The line ran through rock cut cuttings up to this point. No sidings or freight facilities were provided.Jenkins, Page 141

Micro history In January 1901, the first train, with one carriage, ran from Bideford to Northam carrying a few friends of the Directors.Baxter, Page 6

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