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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

Hard

2.0

(1)

170

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

01:42

16.3km

70m

Running

Hard run. 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: April 17, 2026

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Temporary access restrictions

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After 33 m for 90 m

Customers only

After 16.2 km for 90 m

Customers only

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.38 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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5.16 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get …

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5.54 km

View of the shipyard

Highlight • Viewpoint

5.83 km

Instow Beach

Highlight • Beach

The free parking along the road is only for 1hr with no return for 1hr go at 17:01

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6.20 km

The Boathouse at Instow

Highlight • Cafe

6.89 km

Instow Signal Box

Highlight • Historical Site

13.2 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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14.4 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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16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

13.9 km

1.63 km

697 m

106 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

13.5 km

1.73 km

546 m

359 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 29 May

20°C

9°C

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

View of the shipyard

Instow Beach

The Boathouse at Instow

Instow Signal Box

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

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