Tarka Trail

Recreational Route: Southwest England

Two circles from Barnstaple
288km/180 miles

Unusual and massive figure of eight around the Devon countryside in the footsteps of a fictitious otter, including stretches of the coastal path. Rather oddly, the southern circuit is incomplete, with walkers expected to return from Egglesford to Barnstaple by railway.

Connects with

• Little Dart Ridge & Valley Walk
• Macmillan Way West
• Samaritans Way South West
• South West Coast Path
• Taw-Teign Link
• Two Castles Trail
• Two Moors Way
• West Devon Way

Highway Authority

• Devon

Tourist information

Discover Devon Holiday Line, 0870 608 5531

Accommodation

Click here to find bed & breakfast accommodation on this path.

Holiday providers

include Celtic Trails, Contours, Explore Britain, West Country Walks

Maps

The Trail is shown on recent editions of these maps.

Publications

• The Tarka Trail: A Walker's Guide (DP32) by the Tarka Project. Devon County Council, £6.45 from Discover Devon Holiday Line (see above).
  Guide to the route with maps