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Torridge
Great Torrington

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
Torridge
Great Torrington

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

Moderate

4.7

(3)

106

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

01:19

28.1km

250m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: March 27, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 18.0 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.93 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co. on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cafe

2

3.28 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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3

8.08 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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4

9.24 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 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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5

13.4 km

Tarka Trail: Fremington to Barnstaple

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Use your bell loud and clear on the TarkaTrail as some walkers like me are deaf, we can all live together but remember us please

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6

14.0 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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7

18.1 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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B

28.1 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

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23.5 km

3.58 km

644 m

359 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

26.3 km

792 m

644 m

359 m

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