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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

02:20

48.9km

510m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 48.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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742 m

Bideford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Large flocks of starlings can be seen in late summer after riding under the bridge. The bridge offers great views along Bideford Quay and on the Torridge Bridge.

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2.15 km

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Highlight • River

A quiet spot to take in the sights of the river Torridge saltmarshes, an ecosystem that supports many special plants and rare invertebrates. Be careful though, the wooden boards can be a bit slippery when wet.

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3.32 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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13.2 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

14.7 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

47.6 km

Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

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 …

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48.4 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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48.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

43.2 km

4.14 km

529 m

429 m

428 m

112 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

43.5 km

4.49 km

529 m

311 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (210 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

13°C

0 %

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

Otters Café

Bideford Bridge

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

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