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Mountain biking trails

South West England

Northam Burrows Beach – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

Mountain biking trails

South West England

Northam Burrows Beach – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

Moderate

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riders

Northam Burrows Beach – Tarka Trail loop from Abbotsham

02:06

29.9km

400m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 14, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 6.75 km for 187 m

After 13.6 km for 75 m

After 15.7 km for 251 m

After 18.4 km for 114 m

After 19.0 km for 195 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

8.34 km

Pebble Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alongside the pebble ridge.

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2

9.68 km

Northam Burrows Beach

Highlight • Beach

Northam Burrows Beach boasts an abundance of flora and fauna. Restharrow, bird's-foot trefoil, dune pansy, hounds tongue, Vipers Bugloss, sea stock, and pyramidal orchids are among the botanical highlights while …

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3

20.1 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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4

21.2 km

Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Covering 180 miles (290 km) through Devon, the Tarka Trail is one of the longest traffic-free bike paths in the UK. There's a lot more to it than just this …

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5

22.4 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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6

23.8 km

Rural Downhill Path

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

What3words - stack.inert.myself
Direction - South to North.
Surface - Mud and rocks.
Notes - Also suitable for a gravel bike.

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28.7 km

Scratchface Lane

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

What3words - shade.reason.home
Direction - North to South.
Notes - Right at the fork to go over a bridge or left through the stream.

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29.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.8 km

6.36 km

2.90 km

2.15 km

1.77 km

1.40 km

556 m

Surfaces

15.0 km

9.29 km

2.26 km

2.05 km

1.02 km

350 m

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Wednesday 20 May

22°C

13°C

14 %

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