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Barnstaple

Taw Estuary – Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

Moderate

4.5

(4)

61

riders

Taw Estuary – Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

01:25

27.5km

50m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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 25, 2026

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Start point

Train Station

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1

191 m

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

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2

2.04 km

Taw Estuary

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The Taw is a river about 70 kilometres long that flows from Dartmoor into the Bristol Channel in northern Devon. The tidal range is 4 to 6 metres and at …

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3

2.43 km

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

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Nice place to pause for a minute and look out on to the estuary. You can see a variety of birds on occasion.

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4

5.97 km

Waterside Coffee House

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Great place to stop for coffee

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7.54 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

6

15.4 km

Just before it flows into the Bristol Channel, the Taw joins the River Torridge. The estuary is approximately 750 metres wide. At low tide, large areas of the banks are accessible and ideal for strolling.

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7

18.9 km

Quay Café

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The Tarka Trail leads to Braunton along the former railway line. Right on the roundabout is the Quay Café with plenty of seating inside and outside.

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8

25.6 km

The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused …

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27.5 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.7 km

5.13 km

5.04 km

400 m

148 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

7.26 km

2.07 km

1.03 km

510 m

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Thursday 21 May

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