Tarka Trail
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The Tarka Trail is a series of footpaths and cyclepaths around Devon, England. It covers some 180 miles of path. It was formed by the former railways in Devon such as the line from Barnstaple to Bideford, which was closed down in the 1980s. Because most of the paths were built on former railway lines they are mostly flat, with only small uphill and downhill gradients. The paths also run across many former railway bridges, which command notable views over various rivers and valleys. It is based on the tales of Tarka the Otter. The trails are now a popular tourist destination with many restored or rebuilt stations along the away. Bicycle hire businesses are available for those who wish to cycle through the trail.
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