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: October 30, 2025

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25.7 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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27.0 km

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From Seven Brethren to Rock Park.

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27.1 km

Tunnel of Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steps at Eastern end.

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27.3 km

Rock Park Recreation Ground

Highlight • Rest Area

Rock Park is a lovely park near the centre of Barnstaple, nice cycle track along and over the river.

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47.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.5 km

2.15 km

869 m

568 m

446 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

20.9 km

223 m

146 m

Elevation

Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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