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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

02:40

36.7km

650m

Mountain biking

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 26.4 km for 28 m

After 33.5 km for 44 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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671 m

Scratchface Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

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Direction - North to South.
Notes - Right at the fork to go over a bridge or left through the stream.

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10.0 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

22.7 km

Old Trails

Highlight • Other

26.7 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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31.5 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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32.7 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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33.7 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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36.7 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.8 km

7.35 km

3.68 km

2.05 km

1.74 km

1.11 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.1 km

11.9 km

4.72 km

1.11 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

Scratchface Lane

Old Trails

Beam Aqueduct

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Bideford Bridge

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