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The Boathouse at Instow – Tarka Trail at Fremington loop from Bideford

The Boathouse at Instow – Tarka Trail at Fremington loop from Bideford

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The Boathouse at Instow – Tarka Trail at Fremington loop from Bideford

01:07

24.7km

250m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.9 km for 65 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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18.8 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 …

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21.0 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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23.9 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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24.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.8 km

5.37 km

1.60 km

572 m

244 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.5 km

1.89 km

158 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (110 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Thursday 21 May

21°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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