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Mountain biking trails

South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

Mountain biking trails

South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

Moderate

9

riders

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

03:06

51.7km

430m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 10.4 km for 16 m

After 15.8 km for 44 m

After 37.2 km for 44 m

After 42.5 km for 16 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.82 km

River Taw

Highlight • River

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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2

4.69 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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3

4.75 km

View of the Taw Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a few mins to sit on one of the benches and take in the scenary. This is a good rest spot as there's a cafe where you can get …

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4

11.3 km

John's Cafe Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

5

12.9 km

Tarka Trail at Fremington

Highlight • Cycleway

6

16.0 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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7

20.4 km

Overgrown Trail in North Devon Coast National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Off-road section running from South to North. Crosses two quiet roads. Middle section starts very overgrown.

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8

25.6 km

Pebble Ridge Road

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Alongside the pebble ridge.

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B

51.7 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.3 km

16.9 km

4.18 km

2.67 km

2.66 km

1.71 km

305 m

Surfaces

36.9 km

8.95 km

2.94 km

1.52 km

911 m

602 m

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Weather

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Monday 31 August

21°C

11°C

28 %

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