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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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South West England

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

Hard

5.0

(1)

243

runners

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

01:59

18.7km

170m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 30, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

10.0 km

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

Highlight • Cafe

2

10.3 km

Tarka Trail Viaduct and Vintage Locomotives

Highlight • Trail

The Tarka Trail takes in two loops of stunning Devonshire countryside from Barnstaple. Largely a walking route, Great Torrington lies on a 30 mile section where cycling is also permitted …

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3

10.9 km

Beam Weir

Highlight • Other

4

11.3 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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5

16.1 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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6

17.3 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 …

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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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8

18.3 km

Bideford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Large flocks of starlings can be seen in late summer after riding under the bridge. The bridge offers great views along Bideford Quay and on the Torridge Bridge.

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B

18.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.33 km

8.09 km

918 m

769 m

572 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

1.42 km

378 m

305 m

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