The Tarka Trail

15/04/2026

What do people here think, and can anyone envision how the Trail will coexist with a live railway line?

Hundreds of North Devon Gazette readers have their say on ambitious plans to reopen the railway line between Bideford and Barnstaple - our poll results revealed

12/09/2023

There is always a different picture to enjoy with the changing of the seasons. Make the most of your Tarka Trail visit with our handy guidebook. https://www.tarkatrailguide.co.uk/

08/09/2023

16/05/2023

Have you spotted any of these enigmatic creatures on The Tarka Trail at beam weir?

11/08/2021

This page is all about the fabulous Tarka Trail Guide Book.
A complete guide to over 48km of car-free, former railway line in stunning North Devon.
Get your copy at https://www.tarkatrailguide.co.uk/

21/01/2021

Getting out and about on The Tarka Trail is good for you whatever the weather.

04/01/2021

The Tarka Trail is one of the country's longest continuous traffic-free walking and cycling paths, and forms part of the Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route.

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19/10/2020

It's Find your Footprint week - have you taken the survey yet?

17-24th OCTOBER PEOPLE ACROSS NORTH DEVON ARE FINDING OUT THEIR PERSONAL CARBON FOOTPRINT, SO THAT TOGETHER WE CAN REDUCE EMISSIONS ACROSS OUR REGION.

Be part of it!
1. Take the survey & calculate your carbon footprint here: https://carbonsavvy.uk/findyourfootprint/ (be sure to enter our prize draw to be in with a chance of winning a low carbon prize!)

2. Do 1 thing to reduce your carbon footprint over the next few months. (We've got lots of suggestions on our website: https://carbonsavvy.uk/action/)

3. Measure your footprint again in Cut the Carbon week in March 2021

24/05/2020

Download our FREE Takra Trail Eye Spy spotter guide for kids. Please respect social distancing rules and stay safe on the trail. https://www.tarkatrailguide.co.uk/eye-spy.html

12/02/2020

28/01/2020

Pledge now to help nature