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South West England

Bideford Bridge – Tarka the Otter Sculpture loop from Westleigh

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Bideford Bridge – Tarka the Otter Sculpture loop from Westleigh

Easy

14

hikers

Bideford Bridge – Tarka the Otter Sculpture loop from Westleigh

01:34

6.03km

30m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

1.25 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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2

2.51 km

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre manages the Bideford station site and Instow signal box, both of which are on the former railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford in north Devon. The …

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3

2.55 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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4

2.81 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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5

2.92 km

Tarka the Otter

Highlight • Monument

6

3.17 km

Otters Café

Highlight • Cafe

B

6.03 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

557 m

204 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.81 km

781 m

316 m

116 m

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