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Bird Watchers' Logbook – Taw Estuary loop from Barnstaple

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Bird Watchers' Logbook – Taw Estuary loop from Barnstaple

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Bird Watchers' Logbook – Taw Estuary loop from Barnstaple

02:18

8.70km

80m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

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Parking

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677 m

St Mary the Virgin Church, Pilton

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Pilton Church, officially known as "St Mary the Virgin," is located in the Pilton area of Barnstaple. The church's history is believed to date back to the 11th century, when …

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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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6.70 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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7.09 km

Taw Estuary

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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 …

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7.11 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 …

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8.70 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.82 km

2.31 km

2.24 km

1.04 km

206 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

1.66 km

1.54 km

338 m

Elevation

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Tuesday 19 May

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Bird Watchers' Logbook – Taw Estuary loop from Barnstaple

St Mary the Virgin Church, Pilton

Bird Watchers' Logbook

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

Taw Estuary

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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