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Hatherleigh

Tarka Trail – River Taw loop from Hatherleigh

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Bike touring routes & trails
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Devon
West Devon
Hatherleigh

Tarka Trail – River Taw loop from Hatherleigh

Hard

4.8

(24)

342

riders

Tarka Trail – River Taw loop from Hatherleigh

05:32

87.8km

650m

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: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

12.2 km

Mosaic Otter Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

21.1 km

Pencleave Wood

Forest

3

24.1 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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4

30.0 km

Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Covering 180 miles (290 km) through Devon, the Tarka Trail is one of the longest traffic-free bike paths in the UK. There's a lot more to it than just this section. The route leads through stunning and diverse scenery, from white beaches to green countryside and impressive sea cliffs. The route is flat and well surfaced, making it an ideal cycling location for any level of rider. You can read more about the Tarka Trail, here: tarkatrail.org.uk

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5

32.0 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.

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6

34.2 km

Tarka Trail: Fremington to Barnstaple

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Use your bell loud and clear on the TarkaTrail as some walkers like me are deaf, we can all live together but remember us please

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7

35.2 km

Instow Signal Box

Highlight • Historical Site

8

41.1 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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9

44.0 km

River Taw

Highlight • River

Running from Dartmoor into the Atlantic Sea, the River Taw is a wild and beautiful river. Home to various fish species such as recreational trout and sea trout, the area is popular with anglers. The river is easy to explore by bike thanks to the Tarka Trail bike path. It carves 45 miles (72 km) through agricultural landscapes, valleys and woodland.

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87.8 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

56.9 km

19.4 km

7.03 km

2.61 km

1.37 km

610 m

Surfaces

50.3 km

16.2 km

16.2 km

4.01 km

1.18 km

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