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Follow the former railway inland from Bideford station beside the River Torridge. The shared trail crosses railway bridges, passes through Landcross tunnel and continues through the valley to the former Torrington station by the Puffing Billy. This is a one-way walk: arrange your return before setting out.
Take a torch for the tunnel and give cyclists room. Check local notices and weather, and avoid flooded or icy paths and bridges. Do not enter private canal features.
Stay on the public trail rather than the separate heritage railway tracks, and do not follow the A386 where the two routes run close together. The finish is on the trail beside the former Torrington station, not in Torrington town centre. Do not assume a train connection between these former stations.
Allow around three hours of walking, plus breaks; this is an estimate. Leave enough daylight and check current flood warnings before travelling. Follow any local closure notices.
Official trail information: https://www.exploredevon.info/activities/cycle/tarka-trail-braunton-meeth/
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