Velator Quay – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Barnstaple

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Velator Quay – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Barnstaple

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Velator Quay – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from Barnstaple

06:32

25.9km

50m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very 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 15, 2026

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Includes a movable bridge

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After 24.5 km for 32 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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189 m

Start and finish at Barnstaple Station

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2.03 km

Taw Estuary

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The Taw is a river about 70 kilometres long that flows from Dartmoor into the Bristol Channel in northern Devon. The tidal range is 4 to 6 metres and at …

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2.42 km

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

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Nice place to pause for a minute and look out on to the estuary. You can see a variety of birds on occasion.

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7.54 km

Rescue Helicopter Viewing Area

Viewpoint

9.22 km

Velator Quay

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The history of Velator Quay in Braunton is closely linked to the economic development of the area. The port was established in the 19th century and served as a major …

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12.1 km

Confluence of the Taw and Torridge Rivers

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Just before it flows into the Bristol Channel, the Taw joins the River Torridge. The estuary is approximately 750 metres wide. At low tide, large areas of the banks are accessible and ideal for strolling.

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12.8 km

Braunton Burrows Information Board

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The information board gives an overview of Braunton Burrows and the location of the World War II remains. It also gives a rough idea of where you will find grazing cattle.

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17.0 km

Quay Café

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The Tarka Trail leads to Braunton along the former railway line. Right on the roundabout is the Quay Café with plenty of seating inside and outside.

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25.3 km

Barnstaple Long Bridge

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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.

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