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Tarka Trail — Attraction in North Devon

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Tarka Trail
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The Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cyclepaths around north Devon, England that follow the route taken by the fictional Tarka the Otter in the book of that name. It covers a total of 180 miles in a figure-of-eight route, centred on Barnstaple.
Nearby attractions
Bark 'N' Play - Barnstaple
Pilland Way Pottington Business Park, Unit 1A1, Team Services Building, Riverside Rd, Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
Nearby restaurants
The Barnstaple Hotel
Braunton Rd, Barnstaple EX31 1LE, United Kingdom
Greggs
U1, Pilland Way Pottington Business Park, Pilland Way, Barnstaple EX31 1LT, United Kingdom
Burger King
Braunton Rd, Barnstaple EX31 1LG, United Kingdom
Nearby local services
SNR Roofing North Devon
unit 8, Riverside Units, Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
Riverside Auto Services Ltd
Unit 4, Riverside Units, Pottington Business Park, Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
Barum Autofix
3, Riverside Units, Riverside Rd, Pottington Dr, Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
Platform Gym
Riverside Units, Unit 1 Riverside Road, Pottington Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
Screwfix Barnstaple
Unit 6, Pilland Way Pottington Business Park, 7 Benning Ct, Barnstaple EX31 1AB, United Kingdom
RGB Building Supplies with Bathroom & Kitchen Showroom - Barnstaple
Gammon house, Riverside Rd, Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
A4 Apparel
Pottington Business Park, Upcott Ave, Barnstaple EX31 1HN, United Kingdom
South West Nissan Barnstaple
Pilland Way Pottington Business Park, Pottington Business Park, 9 Upcott Ave, Barnstaple EX31 1HN, United Kingdom
Barnstaple MOT Centre & Car Sales
Upcott Ave, Barnstaple EX31 1HN, United Kingdom
BK Safety & Workwear Ltd
Unit 3, Riverside House, Riverside Rd, Pottington Dr, Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
Nearby hotels
Bed Kingdom
Pottington Estate, Pottington Business Park, Braunton Rd, Barnstaple EX31 1LH, United Kingdom
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Tarka Trail
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Tarka Trail

Barnstaple EX31 1QN, United Kingdom
4.6(72)
Open until 12:00 AM
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The Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cyclepaths around north Devon, England that follow the route taken by the fictional Tarka the Otter in the book of that name. It covers a total of 180 miles in a figure-of-eight route, centred on Barnstaple.

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attractions: Bark 'N' Play - Barnstaple, restaurants: The Barnstaple Hotel, Greggs, Burger King, local businesses: SNR Roofing North Devon, Riverside Auto Services Ltd, Barum Autofix, Platform Gym, Screwfix Barnstaple, RGB Building Supplies with Bathroom & Kitchen Showroom - Barnstaple, A4 Apparel, South West Nissan Barnstaple, Barnstaple MOT Centre & Car Sales, BK Safety & Workwear Ltd
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Nearby attractions of Tarka Trail

Bark 'N' Play - Barnstaple

Bark 'N' Play - Barnstaple

Bark 'N' Play - Barnstaple

4.6

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The Barnstaple Hotel

Greggs

Burger King

The Barnstaple Hotel

The Barnstaple Hotel

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Greggs

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(139)

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Burger King

Burger King

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Nearby local services of Tarka Trail

SNR Roofing North Devon

Riverside Auto Services Ltd

Barum Autofix

Platform Gym

Screwfix Barnstaple

RGB Building Supplies with Bathroom & Kitchen Showroom - Barnstaple

A4 Apparel

South West Nissan Barnstaple

Barnstaple MOT Centre & Car Sales

BK Safety & Workwear Ltd

SNR Roofing North Devon

SNR Roofing North Devon

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Riverside Auto Services Ltd

Riverside Auto Services Ltd

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4.6
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5.0
2y

Unspoilt natural beauty for miles and miles. With so much of our stunning land being destroyed by developers, the Tarka trail is an absolute blessing and privilege to explore. Every step of this trail offers scenes of tranquility and outstanding beauty. For those nature/bug/foraging/history enthusiasts amongst you, this trail is hard to beat. A MUST for those who...

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5.0
3y

We cycled the Tarka Trail from Braunton to Barnstable, then to Bideford (calling @ Instow) and then back again. We spent the day on our bikes, the weather was perfect, plenty of places to stop (Beach, Pub or food). Perfect for cycling also, taking it nice and easy, level and well laid routes, very well sign posted and a pleasure to cycle, so...

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3.0
4y

Nice and flat..... Not much to see as in views but lovely and quiet and peaceful. Must note we only walked from the centre of Braunton to the Royal Marine base at Chiveron. Hence not much to see. I know however other parts of the Tarka Trail are spoilt for landscape and breath taking views etc However the cafe was a great stop off for...

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Freasa BirdFreasa Bird
Unspoilt natural beauty for miles and miles. With so much of our stunning land being destroyed by developers, the Tarka trail is an absolute blessing and privilege to explore. Every step of this trail offers scenes of tranquility and outstanding beauty. For those nature/bug/foraging/history enthusiasts amongst you, this trail is hard to beat. A MUST for those who love nature.
Michael JonesMichael Jones
We cycled the Tarka Trail from Braunton to Barnstable, then to Bideford (calling @ Instow) and then back again. We spent the day on our bikes, the weather was perfect, plenty of places to stop (Beach, Pub or food). Perfect for cycling also, taking it nice and easy, level and well laid routes, very well sign posted and a pleasure to cycle, so much to see.
AbbomanAbboman
Nice and flat..... Not much to see as in views but lovely and quiet and peaceful. Must note we only walked from the centre of Braunton to the Royal Marine base at Chiveron. Hence not much to see. I know however other parts of the Tarka Trail are spoilt for landscape and breath taking views etc However the cafe was a great stop off for a beer!!!! 🍻
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Unspoilt natural beauty for miles and miles. With so much of our stunning land being destroyed by developers, the Tarka trail is an absolute blessing and privilege to explore. Every step of this trail offers scenes of tranquility and outstanding beauty. For those nature/bug/foraging/history enthusiasts amongst you, this trail is hard to beat. A MUST for those who love nature.
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We cycled the Tarka Trail from Braunton to Barnstable, then to Bideford (calling @ Instow) and then back again. We spent the day on our bikes, the weather was perfect, plenty of places to stop (Beach, Pub or food). Perfect for cycling also, taking it nice and easy, level and well laid routes, very well sign posted and a pleasure to cycle, so much to see.
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Nice and flat..... Not much to see as in views but lovely and quiet and peaceful. Must note we only walked from the centre of Braunton to the Royal Marine base at Chiveron. Hence not much to see. I know however other parts of the Tarka Trail are spoilt for landscape and breath taking views etc However the cafe was a great stop off for a beer!!!! 🍻
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