Inspired by Tarka The Otter, The Tarka Trail is an 180 mile, figure eight loop exploring all the diversity and beauty North Devon has to offer. Footpaths and bridleways will take you through unspoiled countryside traversing valleys and woods through Exmoor and Dartmoor national parks.

The Tarka Trail is one of the country's longest continuous traffic-free walking and cycling paths, and forms part of the Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route. Inspired by Henry Williamson’s much loved novel ‘Tarka the Otter’, this 163 miles/261kms recreation route follows Tarka’s journey in a figure of eight, through the northern part of the county.

Inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter from Henry Williamson’s famous 1927 novel, the Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure of eight walking and cycling route that traverses unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and beautiful beaches enabling you to explore and experience the very best North Devon has to offer.

The Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cyclepaths (rail trails) around north Devon, England that follow the route taken by the fictional Tarka the Otter in the book of that name. It covers a total of 180 miles (290 km) in a figure-of-eight route, centred on Barnstaple .

The Tarka Trail is intended to be walked in an anti-clockwise direction starting out from Barnstaple and taking the North Loop walking north to Lynton on the northern coast via the Two Moors Way, through Exmoor National Park.

The Tarka Trail in its entirety is a 290km figure '8' shaped long-distance route centered roughly on the town of Barnstaple in North Devon. It encompasses roads, footpaths, bridleways and cycleways. Our guide book focusses on the shared-use section between Braunton and Meeth; a completely car-free route for use by walkers, cyclists and horse ...

2025年4月5日 · Tarka Trail Camping is a quiet, family owned and run campsite nestled right beside the beautiful Tarka Trail on the River Taw Estuary, perfect for walking and cycling with miles of stunning country and estuary views. Our large, level, grassed camping field with water, toilets and showers available is open from 5 April until 30 September.

The Tarka Trail is a wonderful and sustainable way to explore the Biosphere Reserve from the coast, through deeply incised river valleys with ancient tangled woodland to the productive farmland and moorland higher up the catchments.

2019年6月24日 · With the glistening river and estuary on one side, lush countryside and woodland on the other, and trails leading through nature reserves, the Tarka Trail allows you to enjoy the very best of the North Devon scenery and wildlife. There are lots of great places to eat and drink along the way, too.

Inspired by Henry Williamson’s much loved novel ‘Tarka the Otter’ which was based on real places, this 163 miles/261kms recreation route follows Tarka’s journeys, in a figure of eight, through the northern part of the county, designated by UNESCO as a Biosphere Reserve.