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Barnstaple Walks
During the Middle Ages Barnstaple became a thriving exporter of wool and importer of wine and tobacco.
The annual Barnstaple Fair Ceremony is taking place on the 3rd Wednesday in September.
These walks are intended to capture its historic charm.
These walks are intended to capture its historic charm.
Walk 1
| Walk 1 Barnstaple Heritage Trail (1.6 miles) | Time:40 mins |  |
 queen Anne's Walk' |  Tap map for larger version | ||
 | Queen Anne's Walk Barnstaple Heritage Centre Pannier Market Butchers Row,Paternoster Row | ||
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Barnstaple can be traced back to the Romans who may have given it its name (Barum). This delightful and easy walk explores its key attractions.A Building of 'Queen Anne's Walk',now a Heritage Centre is well worth a visit when open! Merchants used to conduct their business between the columns. B Albert Memorial Clock Tower built in 1862 , a year after Prince Albert died. C Rock Park named after William Frederick Rock a wealthy printer and benefactor. D The Inn on the Square (Victorian) E Butchers Row & Pannier Market .based on the Victorian idea of having butchers on one side of the road, and a place for marketers with baskets (panniers) on the other. F South Gate on High Street G Castle Green & Castle Mount - not much remains of the motte and bailey castle dating back to William the Conqueror. | |||
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| Walks near Barnstaple: | |
| Ilfracombe | |
 | Enjoy short and easy walks along a dramatic coastline. |
| Combe Martin | |
 | Exploring the highest point of the South West Coast Path. |
| Exmoor Walks | |
 | Carefully selected popular Exmoor walks |
| Umberleigh | |
 | Exploring a tranquil countryside |
Walk 2
| Walk 2 River Walk (1.7 miles) | Time:50 mins | |
 River Taw |  Tap map for larger version | ||
An easy and most enjoyable walk along the river Taw following public footpaths and cycleways. | |||
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Walk 3
| Walk 3 River & Barnstaple (2.6 miles) | Time:1h 10 mins |  |
 Tap map for larger version | This delightful and easy walk combines walks 1 & 2 ; it follows the river Taw and explores Barnstaples historic sites. | ||
| Pay & Display Car Park at Barnstaple | ||
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