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South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Instow

Running trails & routes

South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Instow

Hard

86

runners

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Instow

02:04

19.8km

100m

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: May 10, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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8.84 km

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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2

8.86 km

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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3

9.14 km

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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4

13.3 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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5

16.1 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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6

16.2 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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7

16.4 km

National Cycle Network Signpost at Fremington Quay Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Fremington Quay Cafe, and the bike hire centre only 200m away from here

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B

19.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.0 km

3.45 km

3.03 km

1.87 km

321 m

107 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

10.1 km

8.08 km

969 m

648 m

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