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South West England

Instow Signal Box – Fremington Quay Café loop from Northam

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Instow Signal Box – Fremington Quay Café loop from Northam

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4.7

(9)

96

riders

Instow Signal Box – Fremington Quay Café loop from Northam

01:06

17.7km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 27, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes ferry crossings

Check ferry timetable.

After 1.73 km for 626 m

After 15.4 km for 626 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.37 km

Instow

Highlight • Beach

Charming former fishing village where the rivers Taw and Torridge meet. Sandy beach and attractive waterfront with cafes.

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2

2.67 km

Instow Signal Box

Highlight • Historical Site

3

2.68 km

View of Appledore from Instow Old Train Station

Highlight • Viewpoint

4

5.96 km

Isley Marsh Nature Reserve

Highlight • Lake

This area of saltmarsh and intertidal mudflats on the Taw and Torridge estuary has become an important haven for birds such as teal, curlew, greenshank, dunlin, and spoonbills. The nature reserve is maintained by the RSPB.

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5

8.53 km

View of Chivenor from Fremington Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

8.69 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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7

8.93 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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8

14.0 km

View of Crow Point from Instow

Highlight • Viewpoint

B

17.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.2 km

2.58 km

1.14 km

1.12 km

978 m

490 m

253 m

Surfaces

11.7 km

3.26 km

2.30 km

174 m

145 m

102 m

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