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South West England

Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Chittlehampton

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Chittlehampton

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Chittlehampton

03:09

48.8km

550m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 7, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 26.1 km for 104 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

26.1 km

Barnstaple Castle

Highlight • Castle

2

27.1 km

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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27.1 km

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge that spans the River Taw, linking Tawstock with Barnstaple. It is a Grade I-listed monument and one of the largest medieval bridges in Britain.

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28.7 km

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From Seven Brethren to Rock Park.

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5

28.8 km

Tunnel of Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steps at Eastern end.

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29.0 km

Rock Park Recreation Ground

Highlight • Rest Area

Rock Park is a lovely park near the centre of Barnstaple, nice cycle track along and over the river.

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48.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

42.2 km

2.44 km

1.91 km

1.14 km

646 m

314 m

177 m

Surfaces

26.7 km

20.5 km

1.22 km

476 m

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