Section 2 of 9, Tarka Trail
Great Torrington to Langham
11.3 miles (18.2 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: SS 480 195. Finish: SS 555 114. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 250 m of climbing and 189 m of descent; highest point 135 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Great Torrington.
- Bus stops
- Bus stop, 200 m from the start. Directions SS 480 197Torridge View, 710 m from the start. Directions SS 487 192
- Car parks
- Car park (free), 220 m from the start. Directions SS 480 197Car park (free), 320 m from the start. Directions SS 479 198Car park (free), 500 m from the start. Directions SS 485 193
Getting back
The section finishes at Langham. We found no bus stop within 3 km of the finish and no station within 10 km (from OpenStreetMap), so plan a lift or a taxi back.
What to expect
Underfoot: gravel and tracks 46%, paved or flagged 42%.
About 12% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 7 gates.
Steepest climb: about 58 m in a kilometre (1 in 17), starting 8.8 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Café
- Yarde Orchard: 4.4 miles in.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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