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Taw Estuary – Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

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Taw Estuary – Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

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4.7

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Taw Estuary – Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

01:00

17.5km

40m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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2.04 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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2.43 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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8.66 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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13.1 km

Bird Watchers' Logbook

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There is a logbook in a wooden box at the side of the path where walkers can record their bird sightings. Cards with pictures of birds and their names help with identification.

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15.5 km

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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The Tarka Trail is England's longest traffic free cycling and walking route. It stretches for just over 30 miles from Braunton to Meeth via Barnstaple.

The trail follows a disused …

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17.5 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.1 km

788 m

308 m

184 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.1 km

1.12 km

135 m

128 m

Elevation

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Monday 18 May

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Taw Estuary – Quay Café loop from Barnstaple

Taw Estuary

Birdwatching on the Taw Estuary

Quay Café

Bird Watchers' Logbook

Tarka Trail: Instow to Fremington

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