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Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

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South West England

Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

Moderate

4.5

(2)

19

hikers

Barnstaple Long Bridge – Codden Beacon Viewpoint loop from Barnstaple

03:30

12.5km

230m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 14, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

1

189 m

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

Highlight • Rest Area

2

649 m

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.

Tip by

3

702 m

River view at low tide

Highlight • River

4

4.05 km

Stone Bridge Over River in Braunton

Highlight • Cycleway

Cycle

Tip by

5

6.61 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 …

Tip by

6

6.63 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.

Tip by

7

11.2 km

Riverside walk

Highlight • Trail

Level easy walk for the family

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B

12.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.43 km

3.25 km

1.97 km

1.38 km

519 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

3.73 km

3.13 km

1.43 km

191 m

< 100 m

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Highest point (180 m)

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Sunday 18 October

14°C

7°C

30 %

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