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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Atherington

Road cycling routes

South West England

Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Atherington

Moderate

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Atherington

01:50

37.2km

320m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

Last updated: November 7, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 18.5 km for 155 m

After 19.1 km for 116 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

1

11.9 km

View Down River Taw

Highlight • Viewpoint

13.2 km

Taw Valley

Viewpoint

3

16.1 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.

Tip by

4

16.2 km

Tunnel of Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steps at Eastern end.

Tip by

5

17.6 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike shop with attached cafe with lots of seating inside & out and indoor bike storage.

Tip by

6

17.8 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 ancient monument. 522 feet (159 m) in length, the stone bridge has 16 spans. In 2016, the bridge underwent renovations to include cycle lanes.

Tip by

7

17.8 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.

Tip by

8

19.2 km

Barnstaple Castle

Highlight • Castle

B

37.2 km

End point

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.9 km

14.4 km

1.73 km

1.24 km

696 m

225 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

31.2 km

5.03 km

886 m

176 m

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