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South West England

Instow Beach – Bideford Bridge loop from Instow

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

Instow Beach – Bideford Bridge loop from Instow

Moderate

5.0

(3)

38

hikers

Instow Beach – Bideford Bridge loop from Instow

02:59

11.5km

70m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The route includes a crossing by ferry. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

This route includes a ferry crossing

Tips

Includes a ferry crossing

Check ferry timetable.

After 10.7 km for 626 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

41 m

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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2

707 m

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 …

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3

4.74 km

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre

Highlight • Historical Site

Bideford Railway Heritage Centre manages the Bideford station site and Instow signal box, both of which are on the former railway line from Barnstaple to Bideford in north Devon. The …

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4

4.98 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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5

5.08 km

Tarka the Otter

Highlight • Monument

6

6.95 km

River Torridge Riverside Path

Highlight • Viewpoint

At low tide, you can walk along the beach here on the banks of the River Torridge. The views here across the river are wonderful.

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7

8.77 km

Abandoned boats along the River Torridge

Highlight • River

lovely spot for wildlife , egrets, ducks, curlews

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8

8.93 km

Shipwrecks on the River Torridge

Highlight • River

B

11.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.16 km

2.01 km

1.28 km

923 m

664 m

423 m

Surfaces

5.48 km

2.05 km

2.01 km

1.03 km

532 m

357 m

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Thursday 7 May

18°C

9°C

27 %

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