Cycle Hire
Bideford Cycle Hire
Biketrail
Tarka Bikes
Torrington Cycle Hire

The Tarka Cycle Trail Leisure Map


Your Independent Guide To The Tarka Trail
Trailtrash is an independent project that hopes to help you get the most out of the 30 mile cycle section of the Tarka Trail in North Devon. Whether you want to know where you can join the trail, where you can hire a bike or where you can stop for a restorative drink, Trailtrash aim to have the information you need.
The Tarka Trail - Braunton to Meeth

Over 30 miles of the Tarka Trail is available to
cyclists and walkers between Braunton and Meeth,
using the old railway routes of North Devon.
Passing through the largely unspoilt countryside as
it was described by Henry Williamson in his classic
novel 'Tarka the Otter' first published in 1927.

"Tarka The Otter" book at amazon.co,uk
(look through the book online)

Wikipedia Tarka The Otter

The Devon County Council Tarka Trail website
Braunton to Barnstaple
Barnstaple to Bideford
Bideford to Torrington
Torrington to Meeth
Responsible Use Of The Tarka Trail
Frequently Asked Questions
Tarka Trail Map
Wildlife on the Tarka Trail

The Northern Devon Coast & Countryside Service have produced some advisory codes of conduct for users:
General Users
Guidance for Horse Riders


Tarka Audio Trail
Along the Tarka Trail are 21 "discovery posts" with information on the history and wildlife of the Trail and the places it passes through. Each post has a number on the top that relates to an audio clip where you can find out more. These clips have been recorded by people involved in the management and heritage of the trail including Northern Devon Coast & Countryside Service, The Environment Agency, North Devon Museums, The RSPB, Natural England and Butterfly Conservation. Download these clips to your MP3 player or phone and find out about some of the things that make the Tarka Trail a unique experience