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South West England

Bideford Bridge – Instow Signal Box loop from Instow

Running trails & routes

South West England

Bideford Bridge – Instow Signal Box loop from Instow

Hard

184

runners

Bideford Bridge – Instow Signal Box loop from Instow

01:55

18.4km

100m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: February 5, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

4.42 km

Tarka Trail at Fremington

Highlight • Cycleway

2

6.07 km

View of Bideford and the River Torridge

Highlight • River

From this vantage point you can see Bideford and Bideford Bridge as you look over the River Torridge.

Bideford has plenty of cafes, restaurants, pubs, hotels, B&Bs for a pit stop, meal stop or overnight break.

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3

7.47 km

Bideford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

Large flocks of starlings can be seen in late summer after riding under the bridge. The bridge offers great views along Bideford Quay and on the Torridge Bridge.

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4

14.4 km

Instow Station on the Tarka Trail

Highlight • Cycleway

Flat and easy to ride trail, we picked it up in Barnstaple and followed to Bideford. I am sure there are lovely views across the Estuary however we didn't get to enjoy them as there was a low sea mist the day we rode! Some nice little cafe stops along the way at old stations.

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5

14.8 km

Instow Signal Box

Highlight • Historical Site

6

14.8 km

View of the shipyard

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

15.1 km

Instow Beach

Highlight • Beach

The free parking along the road is only for 1hr with no return for 1hr go at 17:01

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8

15.5 km

The Boathouse at Instow

Highlight • Cafe

B

18.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.8 km

2.82 km

2.56 km

152 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

14.5 km

3.21 km

698 m

< 100 m

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