Quay Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

Quay Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

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Quay Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

02:06

34.5km

300m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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North Devon Coast National Landscape

Waypoints

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1.75 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

2.87 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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11.1 km

Beach and coastline viewpoint

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12.0 km

View of Croyde Beach

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12.2 km

Croyde Beach

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So glad I did this extra loop. Croyde was really lovely to see but road back to Braunton was far busier.

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17.9 km

View of Saunton

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Climb up from Braunton fire station.

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18.0 km

Coastal View from the Lane

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Well worth the climb!

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29.3 km

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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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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34.5 km

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.7 km

7.78 km

2.79 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.9 km

14.1 km

1.40 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (130 m)

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Weather

Friday 9 October

15°C

12°C

17 %

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Quay Café – View of Croyde Beach loop from Heanton Punchardon

Quay Café

Beach and coastline viewpoint

View of Croyde Beach

Croyde Beach

View of Saunton

Coastal View from the Lane

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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