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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

Moderate

5.0

(1)

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

04:24

79.5km

850m

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

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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22.8 km

Tarka the Otter Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

There are a few sculptures along the Tarka Trail and this one is of Tarka the Otter himself. It has a stunning mosiac and a concave body. Standing peacefully at the side of the path, it can come as quite a surprise if you're daydreaming.

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30.0 km

Gravel Path After Puffing Billy

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

34.6 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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39.4 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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40.6 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 section. The route leads through stunning and diverse scenery, from white beaches to green countryside and impressive sea cliffs. The route is flat and well surfaced, making it an ideal cycling location for any level of rider. You can read more about the Tarka Trail, here: tarkatrail.org.uk

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41.4 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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42.4 km

Victoria Park, Bideford

Highlight • Viewpoint

44.2 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.

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55.3 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

56.8 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

79.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

50.3 km

16.8 km

11.1 km

563 m

529 m

212 m

124 m

Surfaces

52.9 km

14.7 km

7.98 km

3.74 km

195 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Friday 10 July

31°C

17°C

0 %

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

Tarka the Otter Sculpture

Gravel Path After Puffing Billy

Beam Aqueduct

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Victoria Park, Bideford

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

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