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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Landkey

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Landkey

Moderate

4.0

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21

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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Landkey

01:45

23.9km

370m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 12.7 km for 153 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

4.97 km

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

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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2

4.99 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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3

8.71 km

Stone Bridge Over River in Braunton

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle

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4

12.8 km

Caroline Thorpe Memorial, Codden Hill

Highlight • Viewpoint

Beautiful at night and sunset, fantastic point to run walk or bike too if you like a bit of the off-road stuff.

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5

12.8 km

Codden Beacon Viewpoint

Highlight • Historical Site

Codden Beacon is well-placed to provide amazing views south towards Dartmoor, northeast towards Exmoor and northwest across Barnstable Bay towards Lundy Island. The hill itself is one of a series …

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6

18.6 km

Rock Park Recreation Ground

Highlight • Rest Area

Rock Park is a lovely park near the centre of Barnstaple, nice cycle track along and over the river.

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7

18.7 km

Tunnel of Trees

Highlight • Viewpoint

Steps at Eastern end.

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8

18.9 km

River Taw Pedestrian Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

From Seven Brethren to Rock Park.

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B

23.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.1 km

3.28 km

2.58 km

2.34 km

2.25 km

1.36 km

Surfaces

16.3 km

3.69 km

3.67 km

280 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Tuesday 6 October

16°C

11°C

15 %

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