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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Weare Giffard

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Weare Giffard

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Weare Giffard

03:43

14.2km

100m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.26 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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5.43 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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6.20 km

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

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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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6.44 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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6.55 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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8.77 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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14.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.1 km

723 m

202 m

134 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

1.54 km

789 m

182 m

Elevation

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Friday 29 May

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Weare Giffard

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Bideford Bridge

Tarka the Otter

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

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