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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

Moderate

4.5

(4)

140

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

01:33

24.4km

250m

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: February 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 285 m for 61 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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269 m

The Green Lantern

Highlight • Cafe

2.12 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Highlight • Rest Area

Great cafe in a good cycling area, with loads of outside space for big groups.

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3.58 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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8.38 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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9.54 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 …

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10.7 km

Bideford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Large flocks of starlings can be seen in late summer after riding under the bridge. The bridge offers great views along Bideford Quay and on the Torridge Bridge.

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21.5 km

Beam Weir

Highlight • Other

22.4 km

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

Highlight • Cafe

24.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

4.55 km

2.06 km

997 m

461 m

124 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

1.20 km

528 m

461 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

11°C

76 %

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River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Great Torrington

The Green Lantern

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Beam Aqueduct

River Torridge

Tarka Trail

Bideford Bridge

Beam Weir

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

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