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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

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United Kingdom
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South West England
Devon
Torridge
Monkleigh

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

Moderate

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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

00:55

7.49km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 20, 2026

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Parking

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1.01 km

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge

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The roving bridge used to carry the driveway to Beam House, and was used by horses to cross over the canal to the towpath on the other side without unhitching. The bridge underwent restoration in 2000 by Lord Clinton.

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1.44 km

Rolle Canal Path

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Muddy, root ridden (no cyclists) path, with bridges and other obstacles to navigate

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3

2.19 km

Rice Point Viewpoint

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A bench to offer a seat to ease weary legs from the climb, with spectacular views across the Torridge valley.

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4

2.37 km

View of the River Torridge

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5

4.73 km

North of Great Torrington, the Torrington Commons was once a waste ground, gifted to the people of the town. Now it boasts 20 miles of footpaths and ancient woodlands. From …

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6

5.80 km

Roving Bridge on the Rolle Canal

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The canal linked Torrington to the tidal lock at Rolle Quay, Landcross, and was used to transport lime from Wales. Construction of this 7 mile route started in 1823 and was officially opened in 1827.

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6.80 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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7.49 km

End point

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Way Types & Surfaces

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4.22 km

1.49 km

1.45 km

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

2.02 km

1.65 km

993 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 11 October

18°C

14°C

76 %

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