The Tarka Trail  is a wonderful flat cycle (or walking) path for those who don’t want energetic cycling, with bike hire places in Braunton, Fremington and Torrington, including bikes with trailers for small children.

You can find a map of the Tarka Trail here.

More information is available here and here (Sustrans).  Also, you might like to have a look at this article in The Guardian.

Bicycles are available for hire at:

– Otter Cycle Hire, The Old Pottery, Station Road, Braunton Tel: 01271 813339 (March – Nov)

– Tarka Trial Cycle Cycle Hire, Barnstaple Railway Station. Tel: 01271 324202

The Tarka Trail is also great for walking!