Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from Roundswell

Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from Roundswell

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Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from Roundswell

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22.2km

90m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 9.24 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.83 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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6.70 km

River Taw

Highlight • River

Running from Dartmoor into the Atlantic Sea, the River Taw is a wild and beautiful river. Home to various fish species such as recreational trout and sea trout, the area …

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8.45 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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8.47 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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10.1 km

Taw Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Taw is a river about 70 kilometres long that flows from Dartmoor into the Bristol Channel in northern Devon. The tidal range is 4 to 6 metres and at …

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10.5 km

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Nice place to pause for a minute and look out on to the estuary. You can see a variety of birds on occasion.

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14.1 km

Waterside Coffee House

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for coffee

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18.0 km

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

Highlight • Trail

The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused …

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