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Barnstaple Long Bridge – River Taw loop from Morchard Road

Barnstaple Long Bridge – River Taw loop from Morchard Road

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – River Taw loop from Morchard Road

04:23

93.0km

870m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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13.1 km

All Saints Church, Eggesford

Highlight • Historical Site

This remote church has a peaceful atmosphere and is steeped in history. Whilst parts of the church date to the 15th century, much of it was restored and rebuilt in …

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13.9 km

The Tarka Line Grill

Highlight • Restaurant

Food is good and prices are reasonable.

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28.2 km

Little Silver Wood

Forest

28.7 km

Weirmarsh Wood

Forest

40.8 km

Taw Valley

Viewpoint

45.3 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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45.5 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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45.9 km

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Highlight • Rest Area

46.0 km

Station Master Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

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47.8 km

River Taw

Highlight • River

Running from Dartmoor into the Atlantic Sea, the River Taw is a wild and beautiful river. Home to various fish species such as recreational trout and sea trout, the area …

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93.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.4 km

17.8 km

4.72 km

901 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

82.4 km

10.4 km

326 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (150 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 26 July

23°C

13°C

11 %

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – River Taw loop from Morchard Road

All Saints Church, Eggesford

The Tarka Line Grill

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Station Master Cafe

River Taw

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