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South West England

Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Milton Damerel

Road cycling routes

South West England

Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Milton Damerel

Moderate

52

riders

Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Milton Damerel

02:19

48.5km

520m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 28, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 24.6 km for 116 m

After 25.1 km for 65 m

After 33.3 km for 62 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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11.0 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

12.5 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

3

24.5 km

Otters Café

Highlight • Cafe

4

25.2 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

Tip by

5

26.0 km

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Highlight • River

A quiet spot to take in the sights of the river Torridge saltmarshes, an ecosystem that supports many special plants and rare invertebrates. Be careful though, the wooden boards can be a bit slippery when wet.

Tip by

6

26.0 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 …

Tip by

7

27.2 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

Tip by

8

32.0 km

Beam Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

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

Tip by

9

33.3 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co. on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cafe

10

33.5 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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B

48.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.7 km

10.5 km

9.16 km

382 m

377 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.3 km

8.50 km

382 m

214 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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Tuesday 7 July

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