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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

02:07

40.5km

620m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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5.64 km

Castle Hill Estate

Highlight • Monument

Castle Hill was built in 1730 by the Fortescue family and reconstructed following a large fire in 1934. It was caused by the boiler for the newly installed central heating …

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25.0 km

Chelfham Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Chelfham Viaduct was built during the period 1896-97. It spans the Stoke Rivers valley on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

Unlike other similar viaduct's which were demolished after the railway …

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26.8 km

Miller's Wood

Forest

32.6 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

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

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32.8 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 …

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32.8 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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40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

2.84 km

1.28 km

103 m

Surfaces

33.3 km

7.19 km

Elevation

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

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Tuesday 21 July

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

Castle Hill Estate

Chelfham Viaduct

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Barnstaple Long Bridge

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