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Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from South Molton

Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from South Molton

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Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from South Molton

04:10

86.3km

840m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.65 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 and tragically killed both the housekeeper and a maid.

On top of the hill behind the house is Sham Castle.

The family still live on the estate which is now also used as a wedding and conference venue and the gardens are open to the public. For more information visit their website castlehilldevon.co.uk

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10.3 km

South Molton Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

South Molton is a market town centred round a market square. It was a major part of the UK's wool trade and markets still thrive twice a week, although no longer just the domain of wool.

There are plenty of cafes in South Molton for mid-ride nourishment

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22.2 km

Head Wood (North)

Forest

43.1 km

Huntshaw Cross Mast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view out to sea.

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57.3 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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58.3 km

The Boathouse at Instow

Highlight • Cafe

63.7 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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66.6 km

River Taw

Highlight • River

Running from Dartmoor into the Atlantic Sea, the River Taw is a wild and beautiful river. Home to various fish species such as recreational trout and sea trout, the area is popular with anglers. The river is easy to explore by bike thanks to the Tarka Trail bike path. It carves 45 miles (72 km) through agricultural landscapes, valleys and woodland.

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68.5 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

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

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86.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

69.7 km

13.0 km

1.82 km

1.76 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.3 km

25.7 km

387 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

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Weather

Sunday 24 May

27°C

16°C

0 %

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Fremington Quay Café – River Taw loop from South Molton

Castle Hill Estate

South Molton Market Square

Huntshaw Cross Mast

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

The Boathouse at Instow

Fremington Quay Café

River Taw

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

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