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Great Torrington

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Puffing Billy Trading Co. loop from Great Torrington

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Great Torrington

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Puffing Billy Trading Co. loop from Great Torrington

Moderate

4.0

(2)

15

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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Puffing Billy Trading Co. loop from Great Torrington

02:27

9.01km

120m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

3.19 km

Roving Bridge on the Rolle Canal

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The canal linked Torrington to the tidal lock at Rolle Quay, Landcross, and was used to transport lime from Wales. Construction of this 7 mile route started in 1823 and was officially opened in 1827.

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2

3.96 km

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge

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The roving bridge used to carry the driveway to Beam House, and was used by horses to cross over the canal to the towpath on the other side without unhitching. The bridge underwent restoration in 2000 by Lord Clinton.

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5.05 km

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

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4

5.10 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co. on the Tarka Trail

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5

5.27 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

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Great cafe in a good cycling area, with loads of outside space for big groups.

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9.01 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.56 km

2.64 km

1.15 km

669 m

Surfaces

2.62 km

2.40 km

1.59 km

877 m

784 m

748 m

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