180 miles of discovery The Tarka Trail is a 180 mile, figure-eight loop inspired by the route travelled by Tarka the Otter. Unspoiled countryside, dramatic sea cliffs and the longest, continuous cycle path in the UK are waiting to be discovered. Walking or cycling, The Tarka Trail offers the best
The Bideford Railway Heritage Centre has restored the railway. The railway opened in 1855, being extended from Barnstaple and ran onwards to Torrington in 1871. For many years direct trains ran to and from London Waterloo, including the famous “Atlantic Coast Express.” Sadly the line fell victim of
Originally established in 1950 the Men’s and Ladies clubs merged in 2005 to form the mixed Bideford Victoria Park Bowling Club now in place. Our clubhouse has excellent facilities and our green is always maintained to a high standard. Members are mainly drawn from the Bideford and wider Torridge
The Bideford Boxing Club has had a significant impact on the community of Bideford, Devon. The club has been providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to learn and practice boxing skills since it was founded in 1969. The club's commitment to helping young people develop discipline
Opening in 1993, BJ's Value House is a family run business in Bideford and Barnstaple. Providing customers with goods for their homes, their gardens and their pets.
Bideford’s largest Taxi & Private Hire firm, averaging over 100,000 customer journeys a year, offering prebooked taxis 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year.
Our main provision for Bideford is daily kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding on the River Torridge. We operate daily between Little America (LA) and Kingsley Steps / Bank End on the Quay.