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River Taw Pedestrian Bridge – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Barnstaple

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United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
North Devon
Barnstaple

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Barnstaple

Moderate

5.0

(2)

14

hikers

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Barnstaple

02:32

9.58km

90m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

189 m

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

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2

4.02 km

Thatched Cottage

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3

4.49 km

The Holy Well, Tawstock

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4

7.75 km

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge

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From Seven Brethren to Rock Park.

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5

8.10 km

Riverside walk

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Level easy walk for the family

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6

8.97 km

Barnstaple Long Bridge

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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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7

9.02 km

River view at low tide

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B

9.58 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.33 km

2.36 km

1.59 km

159 m

136 m

Surfaces

5.28 km

2.68 km

1.46 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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