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South West England

Bideford Bridge – Tarka Trail at Fremington loop from Alwington

Road cycling routes

South West England

Bideford Bridge – Tarka Trail at Fremington loop from Alwington

Easy

7

riders

Bideford Bridge – Tarka Trail at Fremington loop from Alwington

01:21

30.8km

260m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

9.85 km

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

11.2 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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3

12.0 km

Views Along the Bideford–Barnstaple Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

4

12.8 km

Tarka Trail at Fremington

Highlight • Cycleway

5

13.9 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get …

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6

15.0 km

The Boathouse at Instow

Highlight • Cafe

B

30.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.8 km

5.75 km

4.95 km

1.20 km

171 m

Surfaces

30.3 km

447 m

171 m

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Saturday 7 November

12°C

6°C

33 %

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