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South West England

Bideford Bridge – River Torridge loop from Braunton

Road cycling routes

South West England

Bideford Bridge – River Torridge loop from Braunton

Moderate

76

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Bideford Bridge – River Torridge loop from Braunton

03:45

82.1km

690m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.94 km for 32 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

9.64 km

Station Master Cafe

Highlight • Cafe

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

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2

19.0 km

The Boathouse at Instow

Highlight • Cafe

3

20.0 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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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4

24.8 km

Victoria Park, Bideford

Highlight • Viewpoint

5

25.4 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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6

28.5 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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7

37.4 km

Leonard's Bakery

Highlight • Restaurant

68.6 km

Taw Valley

Viewpoint

9

73.0 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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B

82.1 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

33.7 km

23.9 km

21.2 km

2.68 km

510 m

108 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

77.7 km

3.69 km

518 m

180 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 23 July

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