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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

Hard

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

02:09

31.0km

520m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

677 m

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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2

783 m

Tarka the Otter

Highlight • Monument

3

22.4 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Highlight • Rest Area

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

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4

22.6 km

5

23.5 km

Beam Weir

Highlight • Other

6

23.9 km

Beam Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound of rushing water is evocative and relaxing on the warmest of days, washing any fatigue downstream.

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7

28.7 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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8

29.9 km

Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Covering 180 miles (290 km) through Devon, the Tarka Trail is one of the longest traffic-free bike paths in the UK. There's a lot more to it than just this …

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

20.5 km

7.86 km

1.37 km

691 m

418 m

186 m

Surfaces

18.8 km

11.2 km

877 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Friday 6 November

11°C

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15 %

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