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Tarka Trail, Devon

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  • By Blue_Rabbit_5 On March 25, 2018
    We hired bikes (family of 5, children aged 10, 12, 14) from Tarka Trail cycle hire (next to Barnstaple station) and cycled down to Bideford and back, around 18 miles. It’s a stunningly beautiful ride ...  more »
  • By Ken N On February 23, 2018
    This section of the South West Costal Path known locally as the Tarka Trail is a former single line rail bed that has been paved over for walkers, cyclists and joggers. We took the grandchildren from ...  more »
  • By nidec On December 16, 2017
    Leave your car behind, hire a bike (or take your own) and spend a leisurely few hours cycling the tarka trail. Lovely scenery, quiet routes, and over 180 miles to choose from so you can cycle a differ...  more »
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  • By Shezzza Coates On December 21, 2017
    Absolutely fantastic trail. My 5 year old and 9 year old cycled nearly 25 miles one day and 26 another day, spectacular views and stopping at Johns of Instow is a must!!
  • By fired shark On January 6, 2018
    Couldn't get to a nice bit of the path without walking along a long dangerous road.
  • By Helen Tyler On August 21, 2017
    Well on my journey I met Kurt Who had given up his job as a slave chef to start his own buisness A coffee bike absoulety brilliant. So if you see him please support him as he needs your support Helen Tyler I had a fab time by the way
  • By Gavin Werrett On July 1, 2017
    Nice easy place to ride with good views along the river
  • By Megan Jones On April 23, 2018
    Awesome
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