The line also has its own voluntary organisation, the tarka rail association, to support and further the interests. Walk back along the eastern bank of the river torridge, following the tarka trail cycleway along the old railway line. The tarka line and the tarka trail rough guides rough. Inspired by henry williamsons much loved novel tarka the otter which was based on. Rather than taking the car, experience the historic tarka rail line and use tarka line walks to hop on and off at the station of your choice and discover the charm and beauty. The tarka line and the tarka trail find out more explore book your trip books features north devon is closely associated with henry williamsons tarka the otter 1927, which relates the travels and travails of a young otter, and is one of the finest pieces of. The tarka trail, 180 miles long, follows in the footsteps of the character tarka the otter from henry williamsons famous novel and passes through north tawton, west devon. We promote the tarka line through our printed visitor guides that appear widely in leaflet racks, a dedicated section on our great scenic railways website, on social media and in local and regional newspapers. The tarka trail shares some sections with the national. Your complete guide to over 48km of carfree former railway line by carl klinkenborg and gigha klinkenborg 15 may 2015 5. Clicking on a title will link you to the entitys full record. The longdistance footpath just after turning off the lane south of iddesleigh alongside a stream near devon lodge. Apr 19, 2017 the book has encouraged many people to take the train out to one of the tarka line stations and then follow one of peters walks and im very sure this new edition will too. This page features circular walks around towns and villages along the tarka trail.
Dcrs 31603103 0z47 750 tauntonmeldon quarry at crediton 25112014hd duration. There are 60 scenic walking routes starting and finishing at one of the tarka lines stations. Each walk has a largescale os map, colour photography and clear route description plus commentary on features and history enroute. The tarka line is one of the countrys most scenic rural branch lines and follows the course of the yeo and taw valleys, offering picturesque views of the tarka countryside. The tarka trail is a combination of footpaths and bridleways with a large section being an old, converted railway line. We also support projects including the widely published tarka line walks book, and promote special offers on the line. From station flower competitions to liasing with local bus companies to coordinate their services with train departures, the tarka rail association is working on your behalf. A muchloved book of walks from the exeterbarnstaple railway line makes a welcome return this spring with the launch of an updated second. The line is great walking territory and a new book, tarka line walks, has 60 walks from stations to explore. Tarka line walks by local author peter craske features scenic strolls from the lines stations. Each walk is well documented with maps and refreshment stops, duration and if suitable for children. Tarka line archives devon and cornwall rail partnership. Tarka the otter relates the adventures of a wild otter, his narrow escapes from. The line follows the gentle river valleys of the taw and yeo, home to the author henry williamson, whose classic tale.
The tarka trail wends its way through 39 miles of devons countryside between exeter and barnstaple. Tarka the otter pursues an active life, sometimes playful and sometimes dangerous, in the devonshire countryside. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Book tickets online the tarka line runs for 39 miles 60 minutes between the city of exeter and the ancient market town of barnstaple. Fascinating features along the way include a country mansion with a colourful history and a medieval bridge that. Youre absolutely spoilt for choice in north devon for great walks from short easy trails or longer treks for those who prefer to spend more time in the great outdoors. This guibebook for tarka line walks provides the best way to explore the spectacular countryside surrounding the line. Book search service we offer a book search service to try and track down that elusive title. The book has over 300 miles of walking so youll have plenty of new routes to explore, all in one practical and handy guidebook. Our book is packed with helpful details such as the trails surface conditions, nearby parking facilities, local cycle hire businesses, bridleways, public toilets, great cafes and restaurants and accessibility information for less able users.
Once in barnstaple, the beautiful north devon coast is a simple bus ride away and the famous tarka trail starts at barnstaple station where you can hire a bike the line is great walking territory and the book tarka line walks has 60 walks from stations to explore. His joyful waterlife and death in the country of the two rivers is a highly influential novel by henry williamson, first published in 1927 by g. This guidebook provides 60 splendid walks in middevon with distances from 2 to 8. Explore more than 325 miles of tranquil footpaths and quiet lanes through redland country between exeter and barstaple, easily accessible from the wayside stations of the scenic tarka line.
A muchloved book of walks from the exeterbarnstaple railway line makes a welcome return this spring with the launch of an updated second edition. The tarka valley railway in devon, england, is a proposed heritage railway based on plans to rebuild the barnstaple to halwill junction railway line. The railway has been fenced off from the tarka trail ensuring the safety of all. With 60 rail routes starting and finishing at one of the tarka line stations, tarka line walks is the ideal way to explore the surrounding devon countryside. Tarka line walks is a 6 page full colour book featuring 60 self guided walks from each of the thirteen stations along the 39 mile route. The trail, ncn27, and the south west coast path follow ashford footpath along the line of the old barnstaplebraunton railway line, running beside. The line also has its own voluntary organisation, the tarka rail association, to support and further the interests of rail users. The book of barnstaple memories of a coastal market town by avril stone a new edition of the book first published in 2002 covers the history of the town from early times up to the present day with many black and white photographs. A fascinating walking guide to the immensely picturesque countryside of middevon. Tarka, meaning multicolored, is an old but solid 27foot sailboat and proven circumnavigator. Tarka line walks provides the best way to explore devons spectacular countryside with 60 scenic railtrails starting and finishing at one of the tarka lines stations. The book has encouraged many people to take the train out to one of the tarka line stations and then follow one of peters walks and im very sure this new edition will too. Tarka line walks pathfinder guides ordnance survey shop.
This informative walking and cycling guide book is divided into 6, easy to use sections, each with its own detailed map. The line is great walking territory and the book tarka line walks has 60 walks from stations to explore. Produced by the tarka rail association in partnership with first great western, this handsome, detailed and enthusiastic guidebook describes 60 walks of between 2 and 8. Tarka line walks is a 6page fullcolour book featuring 60 selfguided walks from each of the thirteen stations along the 39 mile route. Details of these can be found in the devon county council publication tarka trail circular walks. Henry williamson was born in southeast london in 1895 and enjoyed the kent countryside from a young age. Tarka line walks provides the best way to explore devons spectacular countryside with 60 scenic railtrails starting and finishing at one of the. Tarka line walks provides the best way to explore devons spectacular countryside with 60 scenic railtrails starting and finishing at one of the tarka line s stations.
The category railway line walks is a subset of using public transport. This book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. From bideford catch the bus to instow, a victorian seaside resort and one of the south wests most important training areas for the dday landings. A 6page fullcolour book featuring 60 selfguided walks from each of the thirteen stations along the 39 mile route. Short sections of the trail and circular walks from it are ideal for day and. Stop off at picturesque villages and historic market. The tarka trail between braunton and meeth is a section of flat, tarmacked, unused railway which provides 30 miles of traffic free cycling the longest stretch in the uk. Follow in tarkas footsteps inspired by henry williamsons much loved novel tarka the otter, this 163 miles261kms recreation route follows tarkas journey in a figure of eight. The tarka line and the tarka trail find out more explore book your trip books features north devon is closely associated with henry williamsons tarka the otter 1927, which relates the travels and travails of a young otter, and is one of the finest pieces of nature writing in the english language.
In addition to the linear route, there are a number of circular walks from, and back to the tarka trail. The line passes through some of the finest scenery in southern england, notes julian crow, fgw regional manager for the west of england. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. So far only a short demonstration line has been set up, and planning permission was granted for 300 ft 91 metres of track in the direction of bideford. Tarka line is named after the otter in henry williamsons book tarka the otter which is set in the area. Henry williamson was born in southeast london in 1895 and enjoyed the kent countryside from a. The tarka line walks booklet is another new venture. Apr 01, 20 buy tarka line walks 2 by peter craske isbn. Browse through the brief records in the category or look at the broader category to find a list of the titles of all of the railway line walks entities which have so far been described in this directory. A family movie which follows the life of a real otter and its adventures in the wild. Explore more than 325 miles of tranquil footpaths and quiet lanes through redland country between exeter and barnstaple, easily accessible from the wayside stations of the scenic tarka line. The tarka trail walking holiday walking holidays in. Jul 21, 2011 dcrs 31603103 0z47 750 tauntonmeldon quarry at crediton 25112014hd duration. The tarka trail is a 180mile, walking and cycling trail traversing north devon.
Rolling green countryside, heathland and streams, delightful walks and cycle routes, and three of the best heritage railway lines in the country. The tarka line is one of the railway lines supported by the devon and cornwall rail partnership website, an organisation formed in 1991 to promote railway services in the. The tarka trail is one of the countrys longest continuous trafficfree walking and cycling paths, and forms part of the devon coast to coast cycle route. All the routes start and finish from a tarka line railway station. Services on the tarka line are operated by the great western railway gwr and continue across exeter to terminate at st james park. The downside of the walks, is that the tarka line is overcrowded so be prepared to stand. The line follows the gentle river valleys of the taw and yeo, home to the author henry williamson, whose classic tale tarka the otter gives the railway line its name. The small hand books contain over 40 walks giving a variety of walks. In the summer the dartmoor railway runs alongside the tarka line. This guidebook provides 60 splendid walks in mid devon with distances from 2 to 8. Tarka line walks second edition out now great scenic railways. The tarka line, also known as the north devon line, is a local railway line in devon, england, linking the city of exeter with the town of barnstaple via a number of local villages.
Our book is packed with helpful details such as the trails surface conditions, nearby parking facilities, local cycle hire businesses, bridleways, public toilets, great cafes and restaurants and accessibility information for. The 77 mile tarka trail north is a perfect week long combination of some of devons best coast and moorland walking through countryside described in henry williamsons classic tale tarka the otter and following closely the route taken by tarka as he made his way through the area. Rather than taking the car, experience the historic tarka rail line and use tarka line walks to hop on and off at the station of your choice and discover the charm and beauty of the surrounding countryside. In 1995, the group published a book detailing 14 station to station walks all the way from hereford to oxford.