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View of Woolacombe Bay – View of Saunton Sands loop from Knowle

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View of Woolacombe Bay – View of Saunton Sands loop from Knowle

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16

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View of Woolacombe Bay – View of Saunton Sands loop from Knowle

02:44

42.0km

480m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 27, 2026

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Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

20.4 km

View of Woolacombe Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

You’re made it to the top!

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2

23.9 km

The Rock, Georgeham

Highlight • Restaurant

3

30.6 km

View of Saunton Sands

Highlight • Beach

4

33.4 km

Saunton Golf Club Bridleway

Highlight • Trail

Fantastic winding bridleway through woodland and open grassland, all well signposted.

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5

37.5 km

Round Linhay on Braunton Marshes

Highlight • Historical Site

The round linhay used to shelter cattle is a famous sight on Braunton Marshes, adjacent to the marsh road. It is a listed building and was re-thatched in recent years.

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6

38.9 km

Quay Café

Highlight • Cafe

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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B

42.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.5 km

3.23 km

3.05 km

1.93 km

1.26 km

1.03 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.1 km

16.3 km

1.57 km

1.47 km

536 m

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