The Tarka Trail

The Tarka Trail is a pedestrian and cycle way that runs in a 180 mile figure-of-eight through landscapes little changed from those described by Henry Williamson in his classic 1927 novel Tarka the Otter.

It is a fantastic and sustainable way to explore our Biosphere Reserve from the coast, through deeply incised river valleys with ancient tangled woodland to the productive farmland and moorland higher up the catchments.

The Trail passes through towns such as Lynmouth, Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington, Okehampton and Ilfracombe and parts of it coincide with the South West Coast Path, the Two Moors Way and the Dartmoor Way.

Bike hire is available at various locations along the Tarka Trail such as: Braunton, Barnstaple, Bideford, Torrington and Ilfracombe.

The new Tarka Trail guide is available from various retail outlets and Tourist Information Centres, for your nearest stockist please contact the North Devon + Marketing team on: 01237 426 426 or email info@northdevonplus.co.uk