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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Bideford

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South West England

Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Bideford

Moderate

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Bideford

01:22

27.5km

380m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

13.1 km

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Highlight • Rest Area

2

13.5 km

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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3

13.5 km

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge that spans the River Taw, linking Tawstock with Barnstaple. It is a Grade I-listed monument and one of the largest medieval bridges in Britain.

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4

13.8 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike shop with attached cafe with lots of seating inside & out and indoor bike storage.

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B

27.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.7 km

3.29 km

1.63 km

604 m

314 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

23.1 km

4.37 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 15 October

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16 %

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