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River Torridge – Fremington Quay Café loop from Portsmouth Arms

River Torridge – Fremington Quay Café loop from Portsmouth Arms

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River Torridge – Fremington Quay Café loop from Portsmouth Arms

07:01

143km

1,570m

Road cycling

Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

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The surface along some of this route may not be suitable

Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 28.7 km for 126 m

After 30.6 km for 151 m

After 81.1 km for 1.64 km

After 113 km for 151 m

After 115 km for 126 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.85 km

Colebrook Wood

Forest

20.9 km

Pencleave Wood

Forest

23.9 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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28.7 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

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34.7 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get …

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41.0 km

Fremington Quay Café

Highlight • Rest Area

Now a cycling centre with bikes for hire.

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51.7 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

70.9 km

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Highlight • Cycleway

Take lights and your best whoop for echo-fun!

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77.7 km

Mortehoe Hill Climb

Highlight • Trail

This is a challenging climb with a 20% gradient. It's a test for any cyclist and demands strength and stamina. If descending, keep control with brakes and be cautious around any bends.

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79.1 km

View of Woolacombe Bay from the Esplanade

Highlight • Viewpoint

Woolacombe Bay is a three mile stretch of sand popular with surfers and families alike.

There is easy access onto the beach and lifeguards present during summer months should you fancy a mid-ride swim in the sea.

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82.6 km

View of Putsborough Beach

Highlight • Beach

143 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

78.4 km

54.1 km

5.63 km

1.94 km

1.61 km

952 m

124 m

Surfaces

117 km

23.0 km

1.48 km

763 m

734 m

Elevation

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Highest point (200 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

12°C

18 %

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River Torridge – Fremington Quay Café loop from Portsmouth Arms

Beam Aqueduct

River Torridge

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Fremington Quay Café

Railway Tunnel on National Cycle Route 27

Mortehoe Hill Climb

View of Woolacombe Bay from the Esplanade

View of Putsborough Beach

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