The Tarka Trail - Section 2: Barnstaple to Bideford

The most popular part of the Tarka Trail is the 31-mile section along disused railway lines between Braunton and Meeth, which breaks down conveniently into 4 separate sections. This article focuses on the second section of the trail (9 miles), from Barnstaple to Bideford along the banks of the rivers Taw and Torridge, passing Fremington Quay, Instow, and Bideford.

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About the Author

Paul Berry
Paul is a former Head of Geography and Assistant Vice-Principal. Paul took early retirement after 35 years as a Geography Teacher, and has written GCSE exam revision books for Collins, Hodder, and BBC Bitesize. He currently works as a Field Studies Tutor in Iceland for education travel company Rayburn Tours

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