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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Westward Ho!

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Westward Ho!

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Westward Ho!

01:54

25.2km

450m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.5 km for 420 m

After 19.7 km for 146 m

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.22 km

Overgrown Trail in North Devon Coast National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Off-road section running from South to North. Crosses two quiet roads. Middle section starts very overgrown.

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6.37 km

Town Park Plantation

Forest

11.4 km

Rural Downhill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

What3words - stack.inert.myself
Direction - South to North.
Surface - Mud and rocks.
Notes - Also suitable for a gravel bike.

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17.7 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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18.9 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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19.7 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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19.9 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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25.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.8 km

5.07 km

2.93 km

2.01 km

1.73 km

1.29 km

362 m

Surfaces

10.9 km

10.1 km

3.00 km

778 m

400 m

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Westward Ho!

Overgrown Trail in North Devon Coast National Landscape

Rural Downhill Path

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Bideford Bridge

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