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A CASTLE AND A TRAIL!

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North Devon Group

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Overview

Circle through villages and fields to reach Tawstock Castle and then Barnstaple station. Option to catch the bus back to Fremington, otherwise we will continue back along the Tarka Trail to the café.

Sunday, 15 December 2024
Start time:
10:30 am
Estimated finish time:
3:30 pm
Difficulty:
Moderate
Distance:
13.7km / 8.5mi
Ascent:
N/A
Type:
circular

Full walk 8.5 miles. Shorter option of 5.5 miles by taking bus back to Fremington from Barnstaple.

Features

  • Refreshments available (Pub/cafe)
  • Toilets available
  • Car parking available

Starting point

Grid reference:
SS 51572 33272
Nearest postcode:
EX31 2QF
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Start time:
10:30 am

Fremington Quay cafe

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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
Join now for just £3.58 per month
Register for an account for FREE