Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

01:37

20.3km

340m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 10.6 km for 153 m

After 11.6 km for 588 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.84 km

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Connecting Barnstaple and Tawstock, the Barnstaple Long Bridge is one the longest medieval bridges in Britain, dating back to around 1280. As such, it is a Grade-I listed building and …

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2.86 km

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Barnstaple Long Bridge is a medieval bridge that spans the River Taw, linking Tawstock with Barnstaple. It is a Grade I-listed monument and one of the largest medieval bridges in Britain.

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4.47 km

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From Seven Brethren to Rock Park.

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4.63 km

Tunnel of Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steps at Eastern end.

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4.78 km

Rock Park Recreation Ground

Highlight • Rest Area

Rock Park is a lovely park near the centre of Barnstaple, nice cycle track along and over the river.

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7.02 km

Stone Bridge Over River in Braunton

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle

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10.6 km

Codden Beacon Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Codden Beacon is well-placed to provide amazing views south towards Dartmoor, northeast towards Exmoor and northwest across Barnstable Bay towards Lundy Island. The hill itself is one of a series …

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