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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

01:43

15.2km

280m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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603 m

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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623 m

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge that spans the River Taw, linking Tawstock with Barnstaple. It is a Grade I-listed monument and one of the largest medieval bridges in Britain.

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900 m

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike shop with attached cafe with lots of seating inside & out and indoor bike storage.

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8.22 km

Caroline Thorpe Memorial, Codden Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful at night and sunset, fantastic point to run walk or bike too if you like a bit of the off-road stuff.

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8.23 km

Codden Beacon Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Codden Beacon is well-placed to provide amazing views south towards Dartmoor, northeast towards Exmoor and northwest across Barnstable Bay towards Lundy Island. The hill itself is one of a series …

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15.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.24 km

2.24 km

1.94 km

989 m

913 m

810 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.98 km

3.76 km

2.74 km

2.01 km

1.73 km

Elevation

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Highest point (180 m)

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Monday 25 May

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Caroline Thorpe Memorial, Codden Hill

Codden Beacon Viewpoint

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