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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

Hard

5.0

(1)

245

runners

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

01:59

18.8km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 8, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.92 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Highlight • Rest Area

Great cafe in a good cycling area, with loads of outside space for big groups.

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10.1 km

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

Highlight • Cafe

10.3 km

Tarka Trail Viaduct and Vintage Locomotives

Highlight • Trail

The Tarka Trail takes in two loops of stunning Devonshire countryside from Barnstaple. Largely a walking route, Great Torrington lies on a 30 mile section where cycling is also permitted …

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11.4 km

Beam Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound of rushing water is evocative and relaxing on the warmest of days, washing any fatigue downstream.

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16.2 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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17.3 km

Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Covering 180 miles (290 km) through Devon, the Tarka Trail is one of the longest traffic-free bike paths in the UK. There's a lot more to it than just this …

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17.4 km

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Highlight • River

A quiet spot to take in the sights of the river Torridge saltmarshes, an ecosystem that supports many special plants and rare invertebrates. Be careful though, the wooden boards can be a bit slippery when wet.

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18.4 km

Bideford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Large flocks of starlings can be seen in late summer after riding under the bridge. The bridge offers great views along Bideford Quay and on the Torridge Bridge.

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18.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.49 km

8.09 km

918 m

710 m

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

1.38 km

435 m

294 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 26 June

25°C

17°C

30 %

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Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

Tarka Trail Viaduct and Vintage Locomotives

Beam Aqueduct

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Bideford Bridge

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