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Black Torrington

River Torridge – Puffing Billy Trading Co. loop from Black Torrington

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South West England

Black Torrington

River Torridge – Puffing Billy Trading Co. loop from Black Torrington

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5.0

(1)

7

riders

River Torridge – Puffing Billy Trading Co. loop from Black Torrington

03:58

61.5km

810m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very 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: August 21, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

20.2 km

Melbury Plantation

Forest

21.7 km

Babeleigh Moor

Forest

3

31.6 km

River Torridge

Highlight • River

A good place to stop for a bowl of porridge.

Tip by

4

34.0 km

Tarka Trail bridge over the River Torridge

Highlight • Bridge

Lovely traffic free well kept and well used path mostly following the rivers with several snack/coffee stops along the way

Tip by

5

39.5 km

Old Vehicles at Puffing Billy Café

Highlight • Cafe

6

39.6 km

Puffing Billy Trading Co.

Highlight • Rest Area

Great cafe in a good cycling area, with loads of outside space for big groups.

Tip by

7

41.8 km

View of Torrington Commons

Highlight • Viewpoint

Fish and chip shop a 2 minute walk from here. Fantastic spot to sit and enjoy lunch with a view.

Tip by

8

59.1 km

River Torridge Bridges

Highlight • River

Flowing through Devon from near Meddon to the Bristol Channel, the River Torridge is the perfect place to cycle. Following the traffic-free Tarka Trail alongside the river, you pass many …

Tip by

B

61.5 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

46.5 km

9.75 km

4.14 km

1.02 km

140 m

103 m

Surfaces

46.7 km

14.5 km

243 m

103 m

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Wednesday 21 October

14°C

8°C

96 %

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