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Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

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Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

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Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

02:22

8.52km

150m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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270 m

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre manages the Bideford station site and Instow signal box, both of which are on the former railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford in north Devon. The …

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315 m

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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1.13 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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1.16 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 …

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2.32 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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5.53 km

Short Downhill Section

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

What3words - flag.scrolled.lifestyle
Direction - East to West.
Surface - Hard packed mud.
Notes - Over the kerb then downhill. Watch the gate near the bottom.

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8.12 km

Tarka the Otter

Highlight • Monument

8.23 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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8.52 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.92 km

2.98 km

520 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.58 km

1.57 km

1.31 km

943 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (80 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Saturday 4 July

21°C

14°C

0 %

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Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Tarka Trail

River Torridge

Short Downhill Section

Tarka the Otter

Bideford Bridge

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