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Taw Estuary – Bird Watchers' Logbook loop from Barnstaple

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Taw Estuary – Bird Watchers' Logbook loop from Barnstaple

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Taw Estuary – Bird Watchers' Logbook loop from Barnstaple

00:54

8.67km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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Includes movable bridges

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After 503 m for 32 m

After 8.25 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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225 m

Barnstaple Castle

Highlight • Castle

1.38 km

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused railway line and you will find many pubs and cafes to refuel, rehydrate and rest weary legs. It is named after Tarka the Otter, from the 1927 book of the same name by Henry Williamson.

Keep an eye out for sculptures along the route as it is also one of Sustrans Art Trails.

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1.40 km

Taw Estuary

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Taw is a river about 70 kilometres long that flows from Dartmoor into the Bristol Channel in northern Devon. The tidal range is 4 to 6 metres and at low tide extensive sandbanks are exposed between Barnstaple and the estuary. A wonderful natural spectacle.

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1.79 km

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

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Nice place to pause for a minute and look out on to the estuary. You can see a variety of birds on occasion.

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4.39 km

Stone Shelter

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If your passing this way point and its pouring its a great shelter

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5.00 km

Bird Watchers' Logbook

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There is a logbook in a wooden box at the side of the path where walkers can record their bird sightings. Cards with pictures of birds and their names help with identification.

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8.67 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.71 km

1.41 km

354 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

6.92 km

935 m

575 m

233 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Taw Estuary – Bird Watchers' Logbook loop from Barnstaple

Barnstaple Castle

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

Taw Estuary

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

Stone Shelter

Bird Watchers' Logbook

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