The Tarka Trail
Many people have probably heard of Tarka the Otter by Henry Williamson.
`Tarka the Otter’ tells of the “joyful water life and death in the country of the two rivers” of an otter born beside the River Torridge not far from Bideford. Tarka travelled widely throughout north Devon and his journeys, experiences and adventures are vividly described in the book based on actual locations which have changed little since it was written and can still be seen today.
Monkleigh House makes a good central base to stay whilst exploring the Tark Trail.
