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Chelfham Viaduct – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

Road cycling routes

South West England

Chelfham Viaduct – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

Moderate

28

riders

Chelfham Viaduct – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Swimbridge

02:01

40.5km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.64 km

Castle Hill Estate

Highlight • Monument

Castle Hill was built in 1730 by the Fortescue family and reconstructed following a large fire in 1934. It was caused by the boiler for the newly installed central heating …

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2

25.0 km

Chelfham Viaduct

Highlight • Monument

Chelfham Viaduct was built during the period 1896-97. It spans the Stoke Rivers valley on the Lynton & Barnstaple Railway.

Unlike other similar viaduct's which were demolished after the railway …

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26.8 km

Miller's Wood

Forest

4

32.6 km

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Highlight • Cycleway

Bike shop with attached cafe with lots of seating inside & out and indoor bike storage.

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5

32.8 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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B

40.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.3 km

2.80 km

1.28 km

103 m

Surfaces

33.4 km

7.03 km

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Monday 5 October

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12°C

23 %

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