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View of Appledore – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

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View of Appledore – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

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4.0

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View of Appledore – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

02:19

34.1km

530m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: May 9, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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14.1 km

DWT Uppacott Wood

Nature Reserve

25.1 km

View of Westward Ho! and Hartland Point

Highlight • Viewpoint

29.4 km

Westleigh Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Take a detour off the Tarka Trail to enjoy a break with great views.

Tip by

29.9 km

Barnstaple and Bideford Milestone Marker

Highlight • Monument

30.4 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

Tip by

33.5 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.

Tip by

34.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.3 km

2.53 km

185 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.3 km

8.78 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (120 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 27 July

24°C

17°C

0 %

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View of Appledore – Bideford Bridge loop from Bideford

View of Westward Ho! and Hartland Point

Westleigh Inn

Abandoned Boat Near Westleigh

Barnstaple and Bideford Milestone Marker