Connect Bideford with Slow Ways
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Give a hike!Bideford
Devon
Slow Ways linking Bideford and Barnstaple, Great Torrington, Hartland, Northam, Stratton
England / Devon / Bideford
Bideford’s five Slow Ways are 75% checked
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Walk to Bideford from further afield
| Slow Way | Route | To do | ||||||||
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Bideford—Barnstaple
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Bidbar one |
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U U |
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Double check | Distance 15km/9mi | Ascent 273m | Descent 266m | |
Bideford—Barnstaple
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Bidbar two |
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1 Y |
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Enjoy me | Distance 16km/10mi | Ascent 189m | Descent 186m | ||
Bideford—Great Torrington
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Bidgre one |
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2 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 10km/6mi | Ascent 238m | Descent 163m | ||
Hartland—Bideford
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Harbid one |
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U U |
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Review me | Distance 32km/20mi | Ascent 1,266m | Descent 1,371m | ||
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Hartland—Bideford
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Harbid two |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 27km/17mi | Ascent 1,231m | Descent 1,124m | ||
Northam—Bideford
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Norbid one |
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4 X |
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Enjoy me | Distance 3km/2mi | Ascent 30m | Descent 79m | ||
Northam—Bideford
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Norbid two |
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3 Y |
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Enjoy me | Distance 3km/2mi | Ascent 84m | Descent 38m | ||
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Stratton—Bideford
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Strbid one |
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U U |
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Pioneer me | Distance 39km/24mi | Ascent 843m | Descent 798m |
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Collective progress
69% of Bideford’s five route options are drawn, reviewed, surveyed and/or verified
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8 people have contributed to Bideford’s Slow Ways
1 people have pledged to walk and review a route
4 people have surveyed a route in Bideford
79km out of 145km have been walked and reviewed
157km of reviews have been shared in Bideford
Latest Updates
A couple of good places to stop for refreshments if wanted....
Jane Gough
I would say it's maybe suitable for rugged wheels, but be aware it's not a smooth surface and there is also a noticeable incline....
Helen Gough
I wouldn't say it would be particularly easy for wheelchairs or pushchairs as a couple of uneven and mucky parts, although these are short parts. Nice to finish off with a pint and a pasty in Bideford!...
Carlyn Gough
Fairly short and relatively easy walk. Couple of muddy patches after some rain. Found it interesting and pretty, felt like I was further out than we actually were!...
Carlyn Gough
This is a nice mix of quiet roads and traffic free trails on the south west coast path....
Nicky
The two alternatives are short but keep you on tarmac, with pavements and away from paths whilst being fine in dry conditions could be problematic after heavy rain....
Tim Ryan
However at the time I walked it, just after a ew days of heavy rain there were a couple of difficult sections....
Tim Ryan
Also wheelable as it mostly follows the Tarka Trail a shared route, so cyclists also using the way....
Tim Ryan
This route is glorious but very strenuous being mostly a costal path....
Leanna Lynch
Helen Gough added Harbid two, a new walk from Hartland to Bideford
Walk this routeThis route mostly follows the Tarka Trail so is generally flat and paved....
Helen Gough
Very straightforward, old railway converted into a walking & cycling path. Essentially flat....
conoroneilluk
This route mostly follows the former Barnstaple - Bideford railway line, now known as The Tarka Trail. At the Barnstaple end, the path forks (if coming from Bideford), this route takes the right hand fork, which gets you to the Longbridge and passes the railway station, which will be very useful for some....
Helen Gough
Helen Gough added Bidbar two, a new walk from Bideford to Barnstaple
Walk this routeI started to follow this route from Bideford, but where it leaves the Tarka Trail there is a section of road walking that I decided was too dangerous....
Helen Gough
Much of it is wooded, and despite being an urban walk, it feels like you are out in the country, be prepared for rough, stony pathways....
Helen Gough
Slow Ways added Bidbar one, a new walk from Bideford to Barnstaple
Walk this routeSlow Ways added Bidgre one, a new walk from Bideford to Great Torrington
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Bideford’s Slow Ways starting point
Grid ref
SS4545926497
Lat / Lon
51.01702° / -4.20465°
Easting / Northing
245,459E / 126,497N
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Facilities
Users have reported that the following facilities can be found within 1km of Bideford's meeting point
Public toilet
Wheelchair accessible toilet
Supermarket or convenience shop
Restaurant, cafe or pub
Accommodation
Accommodation for under £50 a night
Campsite
Bothy
Free wifi
Mobility scooter hire
Off-road wheelchair hire
Disabled Parking
Train station
Bus stop
Ferry
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