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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from St. Giles in the Wood

Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from St. Giles in the Wood

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from St. Giles in the Wood

02:31

52.2km

560m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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3.74 km

Huntshaw Cross Mast

Highlight • Viewpoint

Great view out to sea.

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26.2 km

View Down River Taw

Highlight • Viewpoint

27.6 km

Taw Valley

Viewpoint

32.0 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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32.2 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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32.2 km

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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32.8 km

Station Master Cafe

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Great food and coffee after the train up to start us off

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52.2 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

37.6 km

11.4 km

2.75 km

487 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

37.3 km

14.9 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Tuesday 19 May

16°C

11°C

42 %

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Barnstaple Clock Tower loop from St. Giles in the Wood

Huntshaw Cross Mast

View Down River Taw

Bike Shed Bike Shop & Café

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Station Master Cafe

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