Start
114 m elevation
OSM map layer · LineString
50.94, -3.98 · rel 1837385
50.94, -3.98 · rel 1837385
Tarka Trail
146,6 km from start to finish through alpine terrain and lakes.
Devon · 50.94°N ·
3.98°W
146,6km
Distance
multi-day
Climb · estimate
moderate
Difficulty · estimate
linear
Shape
24
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01 · Character of the route
Is this one for you?
Alpine Terrain
Lakes
Mountains
Urban Area
Summit
Castle or ruins
Remote
Uncrowded
compiled from map data (OSM) and points of interest along the route — no editorial layer
02 · 20 points along the route
What will you encounter?
4× Attraction
3× summit
2× Water
9× ruins
1× Lighthouse
1× monument
Lyn Model Railway
Attraction ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Wood Barrow
summit ·
on the route
0,0 km
0%
Exe Head
Water ·
94 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Long Chains Combe North
ruins ·
118 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Chains Valley Stone Alignment
ruins ·
138 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Sheepfold
ruins ·
141 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Tumulus
ruins ·
189 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Chains Barrow
summit ·
284 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Exe Plain Stone Alignment
ruins ·
286 m off route
0,0 km
0%
Adit
ruins ·
on the route
146,6 km
100%
Watchet Hill Cottage
ruins ·
on the route
146,6 km
100%
Instow Range Front Light
Lighthouse ·
73 m off route
146,6 km
100%
St John's Well
Water ·
92 m off route
146,6 km
100%
Belstone Village Stocks
Attraction ·
128 m off route
146,6 km
100%
White Rock
Attraction ·
137 m off route
146,6 km
100%
Ball Hill
summit ·
178 m off route
146,6 km
100%
Roman hill fort
ruins ·
184 m off route
146,6 km
100%
Tumulus
ruins ·
192 m off route
146,6 km
100%
Moons Cross
Attraction ·
262 m off route
146,6 km
100%
War Memorial
monument ·
298 m off route
146,6 km
100%
03 · Elevation profile
How tough is this route?
elevation range
3 m
–
451 m
0 km
73,3 km
146,6 km
04 · Landmarks
Steady waypoints
Quarter of the way
108 m elevation
Halfway
170 m elevation
Three quarters
120 m elevation
Finish
195 m elevation
05 · Intersecting routes
Where you meet other trails
06 · From the trail
Through the eyes of hikers
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What hikers experienced
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08 · Before you go
Answers to common questions
Tarka Trail is 146.6 km long.
At an average walking pace, Tarka Trail takes approximately 36h 28min to complete.
No, Tarka Trail is a linear (point-to-point) trail. Plan ahead for return transport.
Tarka Trail starts near coordinates 50.799, -3.9084.
Tarka Trail is a strenuous hike requiring excellent fitness and prior hiking experience.