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North Devon Group

We are the North Devon Ramblers. We open the way for everyone in our local community to enjoy the pleasures of walking.

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking

Overview

This is an easier, LINEAR WALK, mostly along the Tarka Trail from Landcross to Instow. Good views of the Yeo valley and along the river Torridge. Coffee break at Bideford Railway Museum and Cafe, then lunch at Instow.

Tuesday, 4 February 2025
Start time:
9:45 am
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm
Difficulty:
Leisurely
Distance:
9.7km / 6.0mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
linear

 There is no car parking at Landcross so come by bus! From Barnstaple bus station catch 5B (stand H) at 9.00am. Arrives Bideford Quay (stop A) at 9.33am if you wish to hop on here, and then arrives Landcross at 9.38am at The Old Coach House stop. From Instow catch the 21 bus either way back to Barnstaple or Bideford.

Features

  • Accessible by public transport

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 46063 23966
Nearest postcode:
EX39 5JA
Start time:
9:45 am

At the bottom of the drive of The Old Coach House, on A386 at Landcross. There is no car parking so come by bus! From Barnstaple bus station catch 5B (stand H) at 9.00am. Arrives Bideford Quay (stop A) at 9.33am if you wish to hop on here, and then arrives Landcross at 9.38am at The Old Coach House. From Instow catch the 21 bus either way back to Barnstaple or Bideford.

Finishing point

Grid reference:
SS 47337 30138
Nearest postcode:
EX39 4HX
Estimated finish time:
2:00 pm

Walk ends at Instow

Join the Ramblers and enjoy

  • unlimited free access to 50,000 Ramblers group walks
  • a library jam-packed with thousands of tried-and-tested routes
  • a welcome pack teeming with top tips plus our Walk magazine
  • exclusive discounts from our partners
  • knowing your support is opening up more places to walk and helping more people discover the joy of walking