Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 1, 2025

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3.13 km

View of Appledore

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3.81 km

Tarka Trail: Fremington to Barnstaple

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Use your bell loud and clear on the TarkaTrail as some walkers like me are deaf, we can all live together but remember us please

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4.75 km

Instow Signal Box

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5.05 km

Instow

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Charming former fishing village where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. Sandy beach and attractive waterfront with cafes.

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5.69 km

Instow Beach

Beach

15.2 km

Barnstaple Clock Tower

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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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51.2 km

Darkham Wood

Forest

55.4 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

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Great cafe in a good cycling area, with loads of outside space for big groups.

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63.6 km

Tarka Trail

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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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64.7 km

Bideford Bridge

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Spanning 677 feet (206 m), the Bideford Bridge is an important medieval bridge spanning the River Torridge in Bideford. Built around 1280, the bridge has slowly been turned into a …

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66.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

21.7 km

9.94 km

2.49 km

626 m

316 m

300 m

Surfaces

58.0 km

7.12 km

972 m

300 m

132 m

< 100 m

Elevation

Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

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