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Ivybridge sits at a natural transition point in South Devon, where the hills of Dartmoor descend into the South Hams. The town takes its name from the small, 13th-century stone bridge crossing the River Erme, which once powered the local paper mill - an industry that defined the town’s growth for over two centuries. Today, it serves as a practical hub for those who want immediate access to the moor; the Two Moors Way begins right in the centre, leading hikers directly up onto the high ground of Western Beacon. Geographically, it is well-positioned for the A38, making it a straightforward base for reaching either Plymouth or Exeter, while the local rail station sits on the main line to London Paddington. It’s a place where the landscape dictates the layout, with steep residential streets climbing the valley sides and the river remaining a constant, noisy presence following heavy rain on the moors.