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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from Yarnscombe

Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from Yarnscombe

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from Yarnscombe

02:24

49.2km

580m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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23.8 km

View Down River Taw

Highlight • Viewpoint

25.1 km

Taw Valley

Viewpoint

29.5 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike shop with attached cafe with lots of seating inside & out and indoor bike storage.

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29.7 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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29.8 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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30.2 km

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Highlight • Rest Area

30.3 km

Station Master Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee after the train up to start us off

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49.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

34.4 km

11.4 km

2.80 km

460 m

176 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

11.9 km

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

28°C

16°C

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from Yarnscombe

View Down River Taw

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Station Master Cafe

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