29 August 2007 - Barnstaple and the Tarka Trail

Our first visit to cycle part of the Tarka Trail from Instow to Braunton via Barnstaple.The route follows the banks of the Taw estuary.

We parked at Instow and started our ride here. The trail follows the old railway line.

Before we set of I took a few shots around the waterfront.

Appledore shipyard across the Torridge estuary.

Appledore at low water.

On our way now to Barnstaple.

A rest stop near Fremington.

The ship “Severn Sands” tied up.

Low water on this inlet from the Taw.

This was a popular rest stop with cafe and information board.

Approaching Barnstaple and the new bridge.

We took the longer route through Barnstaple rather than cross the new bridge. This is the old town bridge.

Queen Anne’s walk - Home to a heritage centre.

The old town station.

Heading off towards Braunton

Looking back towards Barnstaple

The return journey. This time we took the new bridge over the Taw at Barnstaple. This shot of Barnstaple was taken from the new bridge.

The cricket pitch just outside Instow. A rather unusual score box.

The end of the line for us back at Instow. 28 miles completed.

The view over to Appledore with the tide now in.

Instow beach area.