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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Barnstaple

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Barnstaple

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Barnstaple

03:32

75.0km

820m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.3 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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847 m

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike shop with attached cafe with lots of seating inside & out and indoor bike storage.

Tip by

1.52 km

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Highlight • Rest Area

15.3 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

Tip by

17.1 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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18.3 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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28.2 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

29.7 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

42.3 km

Barton Lane Leisure Barn

Highlight • Settlement

Big Barn with pods inside sleeping 4 people with en-suite facilities. Full self catering facilities including kitchen and big projector tv.Can accommodate upto 32 people.

Tip by

60.8 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 section. The route leads through stunning and diverse scenery, from white beaches to green countryside and impressive sea cliffs. The route is flat and well surfaced, making it an ideal cycling location for any level of rider. You can read more about the Tarka Trail, here: tarkatrail.org.uk

Tip by

75.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

62.7 km

8.02 km

2.37 km

918 m

751 m

146 m

118 m

Surfaces

68.3 km

5.94 km

660 m

119 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 16 July

26°C

15°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 19.0 km/h

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Barnstaple

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Victoria Park, Bideford

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

River Torridge

Barton Lane Leisure Barn

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