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Barnstaple

Barnstaple to Meath loop on the Tarka Trail

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Barnstaple to Meath loop on the Tarka Trail

05:32

81.7km

860m

Expert 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: June 5, 2024

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Includes a movable bridge

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2.62 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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8.13 km

Isley Marsh Nature Reserve

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Running alongside the Tarka Trail, the Isley Marsh Nature Reserve is a haven for many different and unusual bird species. Made up of salt marshes and intertidal mudflats on the …

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14.6 km

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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22.5 km

Beam Aqueduct

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270 feet (82 m) long and 22 feet (6.7 m) wide, the Beam Aqueduct is an impressive structure that carries the Rolle Canal over the River Torridge. The aqueduct, with …

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48.3 km

Halsdon Nature Reserve

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Halsdon Nature Reserve is a serene woodland set around the River Torridge. You can enjoy some great riverside, meadow, and woodland walks here and it is a superb place to …

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80.8 km

Barnstaple Clock Tower

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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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81.7 km

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Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

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32.5 km

30.4 km

10.6 km

6.61 km

1.42 km

166 m

Surfaces

37.0 km

33.7 km

10.7 km

373 m

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