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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from South Molton

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from South Molton

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from South Molton

02:28

38.1km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. 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: May 7, 2026

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Start point

Bus stop

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100 m

South Molton Market Square

Highlight • Settlement

South Molton is a market town centred round a market square. It was a major part of the UK's wool trade and markets still thrive twice a week, although no …

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19.1 km

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Highlight • Monument

Connecting Barnstaple and Tawstock, the Barnstaple Long Bridge is one the longest medieval bridges in Britain, dating back to around 1280. As such, it is a Grade-I listed building and …

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Barnstaple Long Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

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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32.4 km

Castle Hill Estate

Highlight • Monument

Castle Hill was built in 1730 by the Fortescue family and reconstructed following a large fire in 1934. It was caused by the boiler for the newly installed central heating …

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38.1 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.5 km

1.18 km

406 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.9 km

18.2 km

Elevation

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Thursday 7 May

17°C

8°C

28 %

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Barnstaple Clock Tower – Barnstaple Long Bridge loop from South Molton

South Molton Market Square

Barnstaple Clock Tower

Barnstaple Long Bridge

Castle Hill Estate

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