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Tarka Trail – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

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Tarka Trail – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

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Tarka Trail – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

01:10

4.51km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 18, 2026

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After 4.39 km for 90 m

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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632 m

The Quay Café

Highlight • Cafe

Good coffee & refreshment stop

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1.04 km

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

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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1.54 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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2.36 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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2.38 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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3.37 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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3.48 km

Tarka the Otter

Highlight • Monument

4.51 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.45 km

563 m

271 m

145 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

1.89 km

1.51 km

462 m

427 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 25 August

26°C

14°C

19 %

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Tarka Trail – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

The Quay Café

Otters Café

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Tarka Trail

Bideford Bridge

Tarka the Otter

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