Bideford to Ilfracombe
31.1 miles (50 km)
This lovely route follows National Cycle Network Route 3 and National Cycle Route 27 from Bideford to Ilfracombe on the north Devon coast.
Much of the route is traffic free following first the Tarka Trail along the River Torridge and then the River Taw around Barnstaple. You then join the South West Coast path with its stunning coastal scenery, passing through the pretty villages of Woolacombe and Mortehoe as you go.
Bideford to Ilfracombe Ordnance Survey Map 
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Bideford to Ilfracombe Open Street Map 
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Bideford to Ilfracombe OS Map 
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Bideford to Ilfracombe Open Street Map 
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Further Information and Other Local Ideas
From Ilfracombe you can catch a boat to the beautiful Lundy Island. The island is owned by the National Trust and has some splendid coastal walking trails. It's also a nature reserve with lots of wildlife to see, including the famous Lundy puffins.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
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