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Braunton Countryside Centre

The Braunton Countryside Centre is at the heart of the North Devon UNESCO Biosphere. From our visitor education centre situated right next to the Tarka Trail and from nearby locations you can explore stunning countryside and coast. Take one of our walking or cycling tours and discover amazing wildlife and nature.
www.brauntoncountrysidecentre.org

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went for a hike

April 25, 2023

St Brannock's Church walk

Time

0h19m

Distance

1.32km

Speed

4.4km/h

Ascent

10m

Descent

10m

April 25, 2023

This walk is accessible to anyone. It's a nice area around the graveyard and church, plenty of wildlife to see.

Wheelchair friendly.

went for a hike

April 18, 2023

Wrafton pond walk

Time

0h16m

Distance

1.16km

Speed

4.8km/h

Descent

10m

April 18, 2023

This walk is completely flat making it accessible for anyone, also it doesn't take long to get there. The pond is worth the walk as you get to see ducks at the end.

Wheelchair friendly.

Be careful when wet as it's slippery.

went for a hike

October 10, 2020

Fairlinch and Lobb

Time

1h18m

Distance

5.72km

Speed

5.2km/h

Ascent

110m

Descent

100m

October 12, 2020

This circular walk from the Braunton Countryside Centre takes in stunning views from Fairlinch towards the Taw & Torridge Estuary and Braunton Burrows. It includes a loop around the beautiful hamlet of Lobb which boasts its very own vineyard claimed to be the closest one to the surfing beaches of Saunton

went for a bike ride

September 20, 2020

Horsey Island Nature Reserve Cycle Tour

Time

1h01m

Distance

12.6km

Speed

14.5km/h

Ascent

230m

Descent

240m

November 9, 2020

Horsey Island is a dynamic nature reserve owned by the Devon Wildlife Trust. This saltmarsh and mudflats provide ideal conditions for thousands of water birds as well as rare plants. Natural coastal processes means the area is flooded by the estuary and changing tides. The best time to spot wildlife

went for a hike

September 14, 2020

Chapel Hill Braunton

Time

0h53m

Distance

4.19km

Speed

5.1km/h

Ascent

80m

Descent

70m

November 9, 2020

A circular walk to Chapel Hill with stunning views across Braunton countryside passing historic buildings and streets. At the top of Chapel Hill, is the ruin of St Michael’s Chapel which was built in the fifteenth century as a votive chapel for sailors and fishermen, where prayers were said for them

went for a bike ride

September 12, 2020

Tarka Trail Fremington to Bideford

Time

2h29m

Distance

25.4km

Speed

16.1km/h

Ascent

120m

Descent

120m

October 13, 2020

This cycle tour follows the Tarka Trail along the Taw and Torridge Rivers from Fremington Quay to Bideford Iron Railway Bridge. Stunning scenery, abundant wildlife and nature reserves. For more information on the Tarka Trail see: tarkatrail.org.uk

went for a bike ride

August 31, 2020

Braunton Local Producers Bike Tour

Time

0h38m

Distance

8.23km

Speed

16.4km/h

Ascent

20m

Descent

20m

August 31, 2020

This circular bike tour starts at the Braunton Countryside Centre taking in Sandy Lane and across Braunton Marsh and back past Velator. Braunton has many local producers who sell seasonal fruit, veg, plants, eggs and preserves direct to customers. Bypass the supermarket and fill up on local produce

went for a hike

August 31, 2020

D-Day Military Heritage Walk

Time

1h04m

Distance

5.07km

Speed

5.0km/h

Ascent

0m

Descent

10m

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August 31, 2020

Braunton Burrows is a the heart of the North Devon Biosphere and North Devon Coast Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. However, during World War II it provided ideal conditions for assault training and is still used today for military training. This walk takes a look at some of the remains still visible

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August 29, 2020

Crow Point

Time

1h01m

Distance

4.40km

Speed

5.3km/h

Ascent

20m

Descent

20m

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August 29, 2020

Crow Point is at the southern end of the Braunton Burrows which is at the Centre of the North Devon Biosphere Reserve and the North Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is a natural sand spit that lies in the Taw and Torridge Estuary. This circular walk starts from Crow Point Car Park (access

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August 22, 2020

Braunton Great Field and Swanpool Marsh Nature Reserve

Time

1h40m

Distance

5.04km

Speed

4.9km/h

Ascent

20m

Descent

10m

August 30, 2020

This walk takes in the Tarka Trail which follows the old train route of the Braunton to Barnstaple branch and through the Braunton Great Field one of the largest remaining examples of Anglo-Saxon open strip field systems in the country. It also passes by Swanpool Marsh Nature Reserve an important wetland

went for a hike

August 15, 2020

Braunton Burrows Wildflower and Herbal Plant Walk

Time

3h14m

Distance

4.20km

Speed

4.1km/h

Ascent

30m

Descent

30m

went for a bike ride

July 24, 2020

Tarka Trail Barnstaple to Braunton

Time

0h59m

Distance

8.87km

Speed

11.8km/h

Ascent

40m

Descent

30m

October 13, 2020

This easy, flat cycle ride is mainly off road on the Tarka Trail which follows the route of the old railway line along the River Taw. Stunning scenery, with plenty of wildlife to spot along the way.

went for a hike

July 18, 2020

Braunton and Buckland Barton

Time

1h02m

Distance

4.42km

Speed

4.9km/h

Ascent

90m

Descent

90m

October 13, 2020

This circular walk from the Braunton Countryside Centre explores hidden gems of Braunton including historic streets and buildings, beautiful countryside and stunning views.

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