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Braunton Countryside Centre

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About 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

Distance travelled

97.3 km

Time in motion

12:24 h

Recent Activity

    went for a hike.

    April 25, 2023

    St Brannock's Church walk

    00:18

    1.32km

    4.4km/h

    10m

    10m

    1. 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.

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    went for a hike.

    April 18, 2023

    00:14

    1.16km

    4.8km/h

    10m

    1. 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.

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    planned a hike.

    April 18, 2023

    00:19

    1.22km

    3.9km/h

    10m

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    planned a hike.

    April 18, 2023

    00:20

    1.33km

    3.9km/h

    10m

    Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors

    went for a hike.

    October 10, 2020

    01:06

    5.72km

    5.2km/h

    110m

    100m

    1. 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

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    went for a bike ride.

    September 20, 2020

    00:52

    12.6km

    14.5km/h

    230m

    240m

    1. 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

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    went for a hike.

    September 14, 2020

    00:50

    4.19km

    5.1km/h

    80m

    70m

    1. 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

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    went for a bike ride.

    September 12, 2020

    01:35

    25.4km

    16.1km/h

    120m

    120m

    1. 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

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    went for a bike ride.

    August 31, 2020

    00:30

    8.23km

    16.4km/h

    20m

    20m

    1. 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

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    went for a hike.

    August 31, 2020

    01:00

    5.07km

    5.0km/h

    0m

    10m

    1. 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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