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South West England

Bideford Bridge – Instow Signal Box loop from Bideford

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Bideford Bridge – Instow Signal Box loop from Bideford

Easy

4.7

(3)

59

riders

Bideford Bridge – Instow Signal Box loop from Bideford

00:44

12.1km

50m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 674 m for 195 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.82 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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2

3.13 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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3

4.79 km

Tarka Trail at Fremington

Highlight • Cycleway

4

4.93 km

View of Appledore

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

4.95 km

Abandoned Boat Near Westleigh

Highlight • Natural

6

5.62 km

Tarka Trail: Fremington to Barnstaple

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Use your bell loud and clear on the TarkaTrail as some walkers like me are deaf, we can all live together but remember us please

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7

6.56 km

Instow Signal Box

Highlight • Historical Site

8

6.57 km

View of Appledore from Instow Old Train Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

12.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

9.00 km

1.50 km

497 m

414 m

328 m

327 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.3 km

505 m

304 m

< 100 m

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