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South West England

Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

Road cycling routes

South West England

Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

Moderate

13

riders

Tarka Trail – River Torridge loop from Bideford

03:31

71.8km

780m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 18, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 783 m for 65 m

After 71.7 km for 96 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

471 m

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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2

815 m

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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3

1.63 km

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Highlight • River

A quiet spot to take in the sights of the river Torridge saltmarshes, an ecosystem that supports many special plants and rare invertebrates. Be careful though, the wooden boards can be a bit slippery when wet.

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4

1.66 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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5

2.82 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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12.7 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

14.2 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

8

60.4 km

Huntshaw Cross Mast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view out to sea.

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9

66.7 km

View of the Countryside

Highlight • Viewpoint

10

71.5 km

Otters Café

Highlight • Cafe

B

71.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

67.0 km

2.06 km

1.75 km

469 m

382 m

168 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

60.5 km

10.4 km

523 m

382 m

< 100 m

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