The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused railway line and you will find many pubs and cafes to refuel, rehydrate and rest weary legs. It is named after Tarka the Otter, from the 1927 book of the same name by Henry Williamson.

Keep an eye out for sculptures along the route as it is also one of Sustrans Art Trails.

A. D. Wilson

November 10, 2020

Nice route by the river with a good surface, ideal for low impact bike touring

Braunton Countryside Centre

October 13, 2020

A flat easy ride with stunning scenery and plenty of wildlife to spot along the way

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Location: Barnstaple, North Devon, Devon, South West England, England, United Kingdom

Other Popular Places to Check Out

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Fremington Quay

The Torrs Cliffs

View of the North Devon Coast

Chelfham Viaduct

Lee Village

Great Hangman

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge

Abandoned Boat on the Tarka Trail at Fremington Quay

View of Chivenor from Fremington Quay

Tarka Trail: Fremington to Instow

Barnstaple Castle

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

1. Ilfracombe loop from Barnstaple & the Tarka Trail — North Devon ANOB

2. Barnstaple and Ilfracombe loop

3. Tarka Trail – River Taw loop from Weare Giffard

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