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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

Moderate

4.5

(2)

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

00:36

5.79km

50m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

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Start point

Hotel

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3.30 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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4.46 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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4.48 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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5.30 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

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5.34 km

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre manages the Bideford station site and Instow signal box, both of which are on the former railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford in north Devon. The …

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5.58 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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5.79 km

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Hotel

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.50 km

1.92 km

680 m

504 m

128 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.59 km

484 m

353 m

352 m

Elevation

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Sunday 5 July

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bideford

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

River Torridge Saltmarsh Viewing Platform

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Bideford Bridge

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