The route of the Tarka Trail between Braunton and Meeth passes through a varied landscape offering views of the Estuary and river valley, woodland, farmland and settlements. The former railway track bed has been converted to a surface suitable for walking and cycling, reducing the risks involved in mixing such activities with road traffic. The site is also used by people to exercise their dogs. The gradients are shallow when compared with much of the surrounding countryside encouraging use of this section of the Tarka Trail by disabled visitors. Horse riding is currently being allowed between Petrockstowe Station and Servis near Torrington. Many visitors attracted to the Tarka Trail are on holiday, and their recreational use of the facility can help contribute to the local economy by making use of green tourism businesses along the route.
It is important that the recreational activities taking place on the Tarka Trail do not conflict with each other, cause damage to the available resource, or disturb neighbouring landowners.
The Northern Devon Coast & Countryside Service have produces some advisory codes of conduct for users:
(65KB - pdf help) (cyclist, walkers & dog owners etc...) (56KB - pdf help)
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