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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Langtree

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Langtree

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Langtree

02:43

48.7km

360m

Mountain biking

Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes segments that go up or down a series of steps

You may need to carry your bike.

After 19.3 km for 16 m

After 19.4 km for 16 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.27 km

Pencleave Wood

Forest

7.26 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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12.1 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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13.2 km

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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18.0 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get to enjoy them as there was a low sea mist the day we rode! Some nice little cafe stops along the way at old stations.

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18.4 km

John's Cafe Coffee Stop

Highlight • Cafe

19.3 km

Oyster Shack Café

Highlight • Restaurant

Super nice little outdoor coffee hut that also does a variety of really nice looking seafood dishes like mussels, oysters, crab and lobster. Coffee and cakes were good, didn't eat on this occasion but will definitely try it out in the future, and add my thoughts here when I do.

Dog friendly (they do doggy icecream which I assume is ice cream for dogs).

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24.4 km

View of the Taw Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

Take a few mins to sit on one of the benches and take in the scenary. This is a good rest spot as there's a cafe where you can get some food or just sit outside with your pack lunch. This is a very popular touristy destination so expect it to be busy in the summer months

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24.5 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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48.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

41.4 km

5.95 km

1.22 km

196 m

Surfaces

41.5 km

5.96 km

722 m

617 m

Elevation

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Highest point (170 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Sunday 17 May

12°C

7°C

98 %

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Max wind speed: 25.0 km/h

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Langtree

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Langtree

Beam Aqueduct

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

John's Cafe Coffee Stop

Oyster Shack Café

View of the Taw Estuary

Fremington Quay Café

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