Tarka Trail
Traffic-free cycle and walking route on old railway lines in north Devon, England.
At a glance
| Source | Author | Role | In one line |
|---|---|---|---|
| 089 a Comprehensive Guide to Devon | Diagram Club | subject | Number two on the list: a flat, traffic-free route with spectacular views. |
#089 A comprehensive guide to Devon — Diagram Club (2026)
Source: 089 a Comprehensive Guide to Devon · Original · Readwise highlight
I love a traffic-free cycle route, and the Tarka trail is a great example. It’s on old railway lines, so the gradients are minimal, the surface is good, and views spectacular.
- Role: subject
- In the article: The author ranks the Tarka Trail second among Devon’s attractions: old railway lines, minimal gradients, a good surface and views. He rode it on a folding bike, with a second bike hired at Instow.
- Why it matters: It is the backbone of the newsletter’s Devon cycling.