Explore the scenic Tarka Line, stopping off at pubs along the way to enjoy locally brewed ales and excellent food. Please note the Beer Engine is no longer on the trail.
The trail is self-guided. Win a T-shirt by getting 10 stamps on your printable stamp sheet.
Pubs on the trail
Opening hours may change. Check before travel.
Take it easy: The trail is intended to be enjoyed at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect your fellow pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!
Take it easy: Enjoy the trail at a leisurely pace and not all in one day. Please drink responsibly and respect other pubgoers, rail passengers and staff. Cheers!
Win a T-shirt
Collect 10 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.
Print out the stamp sheet to get started.
T-shirt colour may vary from shown.
Win a T-shirt
Collect 10 stamps from pubs on the trail, then email or post in your sheet (with proof of train tickets) to win a fab T-shirt.
Print out the stamp sheet (one copy per person) to get started.
T-shirt colour may vary from shown.
Train tickets
If you're travelling in a party of 3 or more, buy your train tickets together to save a third with the GroupSave discount.
If you're doing the trail solo or with a friend, a Devon & Cornwall Railcard is an alternative way to save a third (available to local residents only).
An Off-Peak Day Return ticket from Exeter to Barnstaple costs £14.00 (before any discount) and allows you to hop on and off as long as you continue in the same direction of travel.
Buy your tickets online or at station ticket offices. For groups of 10 or more, book via GWR group travel.
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