Verity, designed by Damian Hurst, sited at Ilracombe Harbour, the start of the trail

Watch out for this . It's on the route. You go through a churchyard which is grand, just you have steps. However there is a small ramp on the left, that helps (insert smiley)

The first part of the cycleway in Ilfracombe

The Millenium Signpost, close to the now dismantled Ilfracombe station

The first part of the route is along a dedicated cyclepath. Here you pass under Lee Bridge

The end of the cyclepath is marked by a Sustrans Millenium marker. At 195metres it's been a bit of a climb from Ilfracombe

You are rewarded with lovely views as you climb higher after the cyclepath on roads now. Here the sheep overlook Georgeham

A typical West Coutry view these days. Big bale silage and distant wind turbines

Following a steep descent, you'll come to Braunton where infrastructure is in place to take you right to the centre of town

Braunton has a few attractions, who would have guessed that there is a museum dedicated to surfing

The start of the Tarka Trail just outside Braunton

There are several cafe's on this stretch, The waterside has views over the Taw Estuary

Cycling the Tarka Trail along the edge of the pretty Taw Estuary towards Barnstaple

An abandoned boat has seen better days, but makes a good scenic backdrop

Approaching Barnstaple

Barnstaple from the trail. The route bypasses the centre preferring to go over the Taw Estuary Bridge. However take the time to visit the town, there is a historic quay and it's an attractive place