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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

00:55

7.49km

100m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: February 20, 2026

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1.01 km

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

The roving bridge used to carry the driveway to Beam House, and was used by horses to cross over the canal to the towpath on the other side without unhitching. The bridge underwent restoration in 2000 by Lord Clinton.

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1.41 km

Rolle Canal Stop Board

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A slot in the side of the canal were used to hold a stop board which was used to isolate a stretch of the canal that was leaking, to allow repairs to be made.

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1.44 km

Rolle Canal Path

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Muddy, root ridden (no cyclists) path, with bridges and other obstacles to navigate

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2.19 km

Rice Point Viewpoint

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A bench to offer a seat to ease weary legs from the climb, with spectacular views across the Torridge valley.

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2.37 km

View of the River Torridge

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4.73 km

Great Torrington Commons Woodland Path

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North of Great Torrington, the Torrington Commons was once a waste ground, gifted to the people of the town. Now it boasts 20 miles of footpaths and ancient woodlands. From …

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5.80 km

Roving Bridge on the Rolle Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

The canal linked Torrington to the tidal lock at Rolle Quay, Landcross, and was used to transport lime from Wales. Construction of this 7 mile route started in 1823 and was officially opened in 1827.

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6.80 km

Beam Aqueduct

Highlight • Historical Site

The sound of rushing water is evocative and relaxing on the warmest of days, washing any fatigue downstream.

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7.49 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.22 km

1.49 km

1.45 km

279 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.73 km

2.02 km

1.65 km

993 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Wednesday 20 May

22°C

13°C

17 %

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Rolle Canal Roving Bridge – Beam Aqueduct loop from Weare Giffard

Rolle Canal Roving Bridge

Rolle Canal Stop Board

Rolle Canal Path

Rice Point Viewpoint

View of the River Torridge

Great Torrington Commons Woodland Path

Roving Bridge on the Rolle Canal

Beam Aqueduct

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