River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

01:52

29.2km

320m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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471 m

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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2.86 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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5.31 km

Tarka Trail bridge over the River Torridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely traffic free well kept and well used path mostly following the rivers with several snack/coffee stops along the way

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8.79 km

Beam Weir

Highlight • Other

9.66 km

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

Highlight • Cafe

9.83 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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11.4 km

Pencleave Wood

Forest

21.7 km

Beam Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound of rushing water is evocative and relaxing on the warmest of days, washing any fatigue downstream.

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27.7 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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