Day trip for the more adventurous… (not for the very young or faint at heart) Follow the Riverside route from Braunton to Barnstaple (6.5 miles). Cross the new bridge and join the second part of the Tarka Trail down the opposite bank of the Taw estuary as far as Instow and then along the Torridge estuary to the old market town of Bideford. * Stop and rest, enjoy the view at the Fremington Quay and creek, explore the lime kilns, skim stones off Penhill point (9.5 miles).


* Have a picnic lunch on the foreshore of Yelland, numerous river and sea birds to watch (10.5 miles).


* Have a drink at Instow or just paddle in the sea. How about an ice cream? (12.5 miles).


* Visit the old market town of Bideford. Cross the old bridge or take a photo of the new one, or just sit on the Quay and daydream (15.5 miles).


* Explore the upper reaches of the river Torridge as far as the old Torrington Railway Station - now the Puffing Billy restaurant - true Tarka country (21 miles).


Road and Race Cycling for the more experienced The area has hundreds of miles of scenic road networks that take in coast, moor, hill and flat. The team at South Fork Racing in Braunton will be able to suggest individual routes. They also have weekly leisure rides that you can join in with. Pop in or give them a call for more details. See advert below.


Please mention The EX33 Visitor Guide when responding to adverts


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