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: February 28, 2026

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Includes a segment that goes up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 409 m for 6 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.36 km

View of Woolacombe Bay from the Esplanade

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Woolacombe Bay is a three mile stretch of sand popular with surfers and families alike.

There is easy access onto the beach and lifeguards present during summer months should you fancy a mid-ride swim in the sea.

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12.4 km

View of Saunton

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Climb up from Braunton fire station.

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16.8 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

24.5 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

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

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26.5 km

River Taw

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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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29.3 km

Fremington Quay Café

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Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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33.0 km

Sandbanks Café

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Lovely café. Seating in and outdoors.
Places to leave bikes outdoors which is next to outdoor seating area.
Generally a lock is recommended especially if sat upstairs. However there are …

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35.1 km

The Boathouse at Instow

Highlight • Cafe

36.1 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

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Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get …

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63.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.2 km

20.5 km

1.68 km

915 m

739 m

546 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

17.9 km

1.05 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

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Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

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