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South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

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4.0

(1)

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River Taw – Fremington Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

00:55

13.9km

130m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 5.54 km for 232 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

616 m

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

2.34 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 …

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3

5.20 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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4

5.36 km

View of Chivenor from Fremington Quay

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5

5.52 km

National Cycle Network Signpost at Fremington Quay Bridge

Highlight • Cycleway

Fremington Quay Cafe, and the bike hire centre only 200m away from here

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B

13.9 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

7.43 km

4.18 km

1.05 km

836 m

241 m

146 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

8.16 km

4.67 km

849 m

217 m

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