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South West England

Barnstaple Clock Tower – River Taw loop from Barnstaple

Running trails & routes

South West England

Barnstaple Clock Tower – River Taw loop from Barnstaple

Hard

122

runners

Barnstaple Clock Tower – River Taw loop from Barnstaple

02:01

19.5km

70m

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 12, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Train Station

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603 m

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Connecting Barnstaple and Tawstock, the Barnstaple Long Bridge is one the longest medieval bridges in Britain, dating back to around 1280. As such, it is a Grade-I listed building and …

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2

2.34 km

River Taw

Highlight • River

Running from Dartmoor into the Atlantic Sea, the River Taw is a wild and beautiful river. Home to various fish species such as recreational trout and sea trout, the area …

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3

10.5 km

Sandbanks Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

Sandbanks Coffee Stop with food!!

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4

11.8 km

Isley Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This area of saltmarsh and intertidal mudflats on the Taw and Torridge estuary has become an important haven for birds such as teal, curlew, greenshank, dunlin, and spoonbills. The nature reserve is maintained by the RSPB.

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5

14.2 km

National Cycle Network Signpost at Fremington Quay Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Fremington Quay Cafe, and the bike hire centre only 200m away from here

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6

14.4 km

View of the Taw Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a few mins to sit on one of the benches and take in the scenary. This is a good rest spot as there's a cafe where you can get …

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19.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

4.02 km

287 m

269 m

259 m

120 m

Surfaces

10.5 km

8.68 km

201 m

141 m

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