Information for visitors
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This helpful map, pdf leaflet and guidebook focusses on the shared-use-section between Braunton and Meeth. It is part of a European Cycle West project to jointly promote cycling routes in Britain and the South West. It is part of the "Velodyssey" route linking south-east Brittany, including the Iroise Biosphere Reserve and Devon.
Tarka Trail Map for the shared use section between Braunton and Meeth is now available. The fold out sheet include a map of the trail, useful contacts, and discounts at attractions, accommodation and local businesses. You can also order a copy below for £1.50 which includes UK inland postage.
Map
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Tarka Trail Projects
Guidance for users
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Distances (miles) - Click to enlarge
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Guidebook for the Tarka Trail
A 48-page guide to the shared-use section of the Tarka Trail is now available to buy.
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Google Street View
The shared-use section (from Braunton to Meeth) is now live on Google Street View.
Take a look at these links below which use Google Streetview
Start of the shared-use section at Braunton
Velator wetland
Chivenor
On route to Barnstaple
Take a seat and admire the view
This former railway line has a smooth level surface
At Barnstaple follow 'Tarka Otter print' signs
Fremington Quay
Yelland
Instow Tunnel
Instow
Bideford Station
Iron Bridge - accross the Torridge
Tunnel under the A388 (use your lights)
Over the Torridge again
Torrington Station
Servis Farm - from this point on to Meeth, horse riding is permitted
Watergate - Tarmac surface ends - the surface is now compacted stone
Yarde Orchard Cafe
Meeth - the end of the multi-use section
Take a look at these links below which use Google Streetview
Start of the shared-use section at Braunton
Velator wetland
Chivenor
On route to Barnstaple
Take a seat and admire the view
This former railway line has a smooth level surface
At Barnstaple follow 'Tarka Otter print' signs
Fremington Quay
Yelland
Instow Tunnel
Instow
Bideford Station
Iron Bridge - accross the Torridge
Tunnel under the A388 (use your lights)
Over the Torridge again
Torrington Station
Servis Farm - from this point on to Meeth, horse riding is permitted
Watergate - Tarmac surface ends - the surface is now compacted stone
Yarde Orchard Cafe
Meeth - the end of the multi-use section
Did you know that the old London and South West Railway route now used as the Tarka Trail replaced the older Rolle Canal built less than 40 years earlier. We are working to improve access to the remains of the canal and to tell their story.
There are many valuable habitats beside the cycle track including estuary mud flats and salt marsh, oak woodland, hazel coppice, Devon hedges, ponds, streams, ditches, meadows and Culm grasslands. All these habitats need management whether it is cutting coppice, clearing out ponds, laying hedges or mowing meadows.
There are many valuable habitats beside the cycle track including estuary mud flats and salt marsh, oak woodland, hazel coppice, Devon hedges, ponds, streams, ditches, meadows and Culm grasslands. All these habitats need management whether it is cutting coppice, clearing out ponds, laying hedges or mowing meadows.