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South West England

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

Road cycling routes

South West England

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

Moderate

5.0

(1)

14

riders

River Torridge – Tarka Trail loop from Bradford

04:16

77.4km

830m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. 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: August 27, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 41.4 km for 65 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

17.4 km

Tarka Trail - Smooth, Well-Graded Gravel

Highlight • Cycleway

Much of this end of the Tarka trail is gravel, but well graded. Also quiet. It gets busier as you head towards the Puffing Billy cafe and on to Bideford.

Tip by

2

30.0 km

Gravel Path After Puffing Billy

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

3

34.6 km

Beam Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound of rushing water is evocative and relaxing on the warmest of days, washing any fatigue downstream.

Tip by

4

39.4 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

Tip by

5

40.6 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 …

Tip by

6

41.4 km

Bideford Station Visitors Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Plenty to delight the hungry and enthusiastic.

Tip by

53.2 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

54.7 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

B

77.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

49.5 km

15.9 km

11.0 km

520 m

317 m

179 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

51.2 km

14.5 km

7.98 km

3.75 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (190 m)

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