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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Quay Café loop from Braunton

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Quay Café loop from Braunton

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Quay Café loop from Braunton

01:42

27.9km

170m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 19.4 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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4.83 km

Round Linhay on Braunton Marshes

Highlight • Historical Site

The round linhay used to shelter cattle is a famous sight on Braunton Marshes, adjacent to the marsh road. It is a listed building and was re-thatched in recent years.

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18.6 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 ancient monument. 522 feet (159 m) in length, the stone bridge has 16 spans. In 2016, the bridge underwent renovations to include cycle lanes.

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20.3 km

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused railway line and you will find many pubs and cafes to refuel, rehydrate and rest weary legs. It is named after Tarka the Otter, from the 1927 book of the same name by Henry Williamson.

Keep an eye out for sculptures along the route as it is also one of Sustrans Art Trails.

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25.8 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

27.0 km

Quay Café

Highlight • Cafe

The Tarka Trail leads to Braunton along the former railway line. Right on the roundabout is the Quay Café with plenty of seating inside and outside.

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27.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.6 km

9.34 km

1.53 km

1.46 km

700 m

211 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.5 km

12.0 km

274 m

223 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

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Wednesday 8 July

24°C

14°C

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Quay Café loop from Braunton

Round Linhay on Braunton Marshes

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

Quay Café

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