The Tarka Line
These are the directions to each of the Pubs on the Tarka Line. To return to the pub you were viewing before entering this page simply click the 'back to pub' icon to the right of the directions information. For a printer friendly version click here

Pub Station Directions  

Mill on the Exe

Exeter St Davids
Directions: About 10 minutes walk from St David's Station, turn right at Bonhay Road and follow the road.
Great Western Hotel Exeter St Davids
Directions: Turn left from St. David's Station entrance, pub is about 200m
The Jolly Porter Exeter St Davids
Directions: Turn left from St. David's Station entrance, pub is about 200m. Wheelchair access is not possible except into dining area.
The Well House Tavern Exeter Central
Directions: 10 minute walk. Exit the station building and go left. Follow this road to the High Street and go straight across into St Martin’s Lane and the Cathedral grounds. The Well House Tavern is the first building on the right .
The White Hart Exeter Central Directions from Exeter Central Station:
15 minutes walk. Leave the station
building and go left. Follow this road to
the High Street, then turn right. At the
next crossroads with traffic lights turn left into South Street. The White Hart Hotel is about 300 metres on the right.
The Beer Engine Newton St Cyres Directions from Newton St Cyres
Station: 1 minute walk. This pub is
directly opposite the entrance to the
station. Please note there is no
wheelchair access at this platform.
The Crediton Inn Crediton
Directions: 10 minute walk. Exit the station via Four Mills Lane behind the signal box. Continue along this lane until you meet the main road. Cross to the right hand side of the road and continue up past the post office and then down the hill for about 500 metres. Somerfields is on the left and the Crediton Inn on the right.
The Mare & Foal Yeoford
Directions: Just across the road from Yeoford Station.
The Cross Copplestone
Directions: Approximately 15 minutes walk from Copplestone Station. From the station, turn left into the village and follow the road. Access for wheelchairs and pushchairs is along main road, although access track to station is rough.
The Devonshire Dumpling Morchard Road
Directions: 200 yards on the left from Morchard Road Station.
The Old Malt Scoop Lapford
Directions: 30 minutes walk. Steep route not suitable for wheelchair access. From the main road: Turn right and follow road signs into village. Continue through village until you find the Old Malt Scoop Inn on your right. Or, from the main road turn left, cross the road and follow the 'public footpath' directions into village. For times of local bus services Tel: 0870 608 2 608.
The Yeo Vale Inn Lapford
Directions: Exit the station and turn right, and the Yeo Vale Inn is about 100 yards by the road side.
The Fox & Hounds Eggesford
Directions: 100 yards left along the road from Eggesford Station. Accessible for all abilities via the main road.
The Portsmouth Arms Portsmouth Arms
Directions: 50 yards on your right when you exit Portsmouth Arms Station. Accessible for all abilities.
The Rising Sun Umberleigh
Directions: Just 5 minutes walk from Umberleigh Station. From the station turn left and head towards the main road (A377 Exeter/Barnstaple) by crossing the bridge over the river. The Rising Sun Inn is situated on the other side of the river.
Marshall's Barnstaple
Directions: 15 minutes walk from the station.
The Rolle Quay Inn Barnstaple
Directions: Walk into the town centre, down the High Street and cross the road. 20 minutes walk from the station. One minute on the flat terrain from Barnstaple's High Street, yet far enough away to appreciate the River Yeo and the quick access to the Tarka Trail with all its unspoilt beauty and ornithology.
The Check Inn Barnstaple
Directions: Head for the town centre and turn left after crossing the long bridge. 15 minutes walk from the station. The Check Inn is on the corner opposite the old Town station building.
The Reform Inn Barnstaple Directions from Barnstaple Station: 30
minutes walk. Go right and then go left
outside the station. At the main road, go
right and over the bridge. Take the
second left after the bridge and continue
along Boutport Street to the end. At the
first mini roundabout go right and follow
the road around past the park to the
traffic lights. At the lights go left and
second right into Reform Street.