The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure of eight looping trail inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter in the famous novel by Henry Williamson. The Tarka Trail will take you through ancient villages, wooded valleys, along the banks of rivers, high over moorland with spectacular views of Dartmoor and Exmoor and along dramatic sea cliffs ...

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 incorporates one of the country’s longest, continuous traffic-free shared use paths, ideal for cycling, which forms part of the Devon Coast to Coast Cycle Route. It is mostly flat and easy to cycle for people of all ages and abilities.

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 .

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. The route can be followed on foot or by bike and is a fabulous way for the whole family to visit some of the places mentioned in the original novel.

The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure of eight walking trail that centres on Barnstaple and makes use of the Two Moors way to travel through Exmoor, then the South West Coast Path to follow the coast back into Braunton and then Barnstaple.

The Tarka Trail is the perfect day ride. It’s one of the country's longest continuous traffic-free walking and cycling paths and is ideal for families or less experienced cyclists. The Tarka Trail makes use of disused railway tracks to take you into the beautiful North Devon countryside.

Covering 180 miles (290 km) through Devon, the Tarka Trail is one of the longest traffic-free bike paths in the UK. There's a lot more to it than just this section. The route leads through stunning and diverse scenery, from white beaches to green countryside and impressive sea cliffs.

The Tarka Trail is a scenic 21-mile route through Devon, following part of the old railway line once used by the Tarka Line. It offers a peaceful experience, passing through wooded areas, along riversides, and through charming towns, making it perfect …

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 ...