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River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

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South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

Easy

4.0

(1)

7

riders

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

00:55

13.8km

130m

Cycling

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

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 5.49 km for 232 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

616 m

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

2.34 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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3

5.20 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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4

5.27 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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5

5.31 km

View of Chivenor from Fremington Quay

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

5.46 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

13.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

4.18 km

1.05 km

836 m

191 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

4.67 km

797 m

217 m

< 100 m

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