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Barney to Beach

Name: Barney to Beach
Start: 2025-09-14
End: 2025-09-14
Location: Barnstaple

Barnstaple, United Kingdom • 14 Sep 2025

The Barney to Beach event is an 8-mile run or walk held in North Devon, starting at Barnstaple Pannier Market and finishing at Crow Point beach. The course follows mostly flat terrain along the scenic Tarka Trail, offering participants spectacular views of the North Devon coastline and a route through dunes before reaching the beach. A children's fun run of 1 mile is also available for ages 4 to 16, taking place around Crow Point. The event fosters a friendly community atmosphere, welcomes walkers, and provides medals for all finishers. Proceeds support local charities Families in Grief and The Wave Project. Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

United Kingdom South West (England) Barnstaple

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8 mi

8 Miles

1 Mile

Visit the organization's website for the most recent information.

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