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Barnstaple Clock Tower – View of Woolacombe Bay loop from Barnstaple

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – View of Woolacombe Bay loop from Barnstaple

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4.9

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – View of Woolacombe Bay loop from Barnstaple

03:15

51.3km

540m

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 10, 2026

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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616 m

Barnstaple Clock Tower

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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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8.05 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

9.17 km

Quay Café

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The Tarka Trail leads to Braunton along the former railway line. Right on the roundabout is the Quay Café with plenty of seating inside and outside.

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11.8 km

North Devon Coast Gravel Route

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17.1 km

View of Woolacombe Bay

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You’re made it to the top!

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19.6 km

Ilfracombe Heritage Railway Cycle Path

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Lovely ride. Shame about the statue in Ilfracombe! Pretentious, moi!

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26.2 km

The Proper Marmalade Shop

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Quirky shop specialising in marmalade! Sells handmade marmalade and condiments.

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39.6 km

View of the Devon Countryside

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49.3 km

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused …

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51.3 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.9 km

18.2 km

1.11 km

597 m

369 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.7 km

11.3 km

351 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (190 m)

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Thursday 21 May

22°C

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – View of Woolacombe Bay loop from Barnstaple

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Quay Café

North Devon Coast Gravel Route

View of Woolacombe Bay

Ilfracombe Heritage Railway Cycle Path

The Proper Marmalade Shop

View of the Devon Countryside

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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