The Tarka Trail - Section 3: Bideford to Torrington

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 third section of the trail (6 miles), from Bideford to Torrington along the banks of the river Torridge, over a number of river bridges in the heart of Tarka country, and past some fascinating industrial archaeology.

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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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