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Bideford Bridge – River Torridge loop from Abbotsham

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South West England

Bideford Bridge – River Torridge loop from Abbotsham

Hard

5.0

(2)

13

riders

Bideford Bridge – River Torridge loop from Abbotsham

02:59

47.2km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

3.15 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.

Tip by

2

3.26 km

Tarka the Otter

Highlight • Monument

3

6.27 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

Tip by

16.1 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

17.7 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

6

41.3 km

View of the River Torridge

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

47.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

40.4 km

4.05 km

1.47 km

1.11 km

103 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.6 km

7.19 km

338 m

103 m

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Saturday 17 October

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