Chelfham Viaduct was built during the period 1896-97. It spans the Stoke Rivers valley on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

Unlike other similar viaduct's which were demolished after the railway was closed, Chelfham has remained due to a school and other buildings at its base making it too expensive to dismantle.

There are long term plans to reopen the railway line and the viaduct enjoyed extensive restoration in 2000 as part of this project.

Sebastiano

June 23, 2025

Hiking

Beautiful little station, viaduct and mill visitor hub with wonderful model of the railway.

Jim Ware

July 15, 2025

Road cycling

the old viaduct

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1. Simonsbath loop from Barnstaple — Exmoor National Park

76.9km

04:17

1,270m

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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2. Chelfham Viaduct – Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café loop from Swimbridge

40.1km

02:01

570m

580m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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3. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Chelfham Viaduct loop from Barnstaple

38.2km

01:56

600m

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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

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Chelfham Viaduct

1. Simonsbath loop from Barnstaple — Exmoor National Park

2. Chelfham Viaduct – Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café loop from Swimbridge

3. Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café – Chelfham Viaduct loop from Barnstaple

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