Tarka The Otter Comes To Town Adventure Trail - Great Torrington

01/08/2026

🦦 Looking for something to do this summer?

Why not try the Tarka Comes to Town Adventure Trail around Great Torrington!

🌿 Hunt for the wooden animal carvings
🗺 Choose from two colour coded routes

Trail packs are just £4 from Great Torrington Pannier Market or Whiskers Pet Shop!

A great family activity while supporting our local shops and cafés.

Please like and share to help spread the word!

07/06/2026

I’d like to give a special mention to the Great Torrington Cavaliers, who kindly sponsored the fox carving.

The fox has become one of the most popular carvings on the trail and I’ve received countless positive comments about it.

The Cavaliers do so much for our town. From raising thousands of pounds for local charities, to organising the fantastic fireworks display, putting up the bunting for May Fair and supporting countless local events throughout the year.

Great Torrington would be a poorer place without volunteers who are willing to give up their time to make things happen, and the Cavaliers have been doing exactly that for generations.

Thank you for everything you do and for supporting the Tarka the Otter Comes to Town Adventure Trail.

31/05/2026

Thank you North Devon Gazette for helping spread the word. The trail was created to encourage families to explore Great Torrington, discover some of our hidden gems and support local businesses. We’d love to see your photos if you visit.

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The new Tarka Comes to Town family adventure trail at Great Torrington is dotted with wonderful animal sculptures, amazing views and plenty to see and do

29/05/2026

Looking for something different to do this half term?

Explore the beautiful commons, discover hidden corners of Great Torrington, enjoy stunning views across the Torridge Valley and follow Tarka’s adventure through the town.

Activity packs available from the Pannier Market, Kitch ‘n’ Cupboard, Whiskers Pet Shop and the Library. Pick up your pack today and start your adventure!

Start at the Pannier Market.

25/05/2026

Looking for somewhere cooler to explore this half term? 🌳☀️

The Tarka Comes To Town Adventure Trail takes you through the shade of our beautiful commons, along the old Rolle Canal river path and up towards the historic Waterloo Monument overlooking the Torridge valley.

Keep your eyes peeled for the owl carving near the monument too… I think he looks a bit like a barn owl 🦉

The trail is many with wooden animal carvings, beautiful views and hidden corners of Great Torrington many people never usually get to see.

With plenty of shaded paths beneath the trees, it’s a great way to stay a little cooler while exploring outdoors this summer.

Discover the Tarka Comes To Town Adventure Trail in Great Torrington, North Devon a family friendly outdoor trail packed with woodland walks, animal carvings, local history and stunning countryside views.

Perfect for families looking for an easy outdoor adventure during the holidays, with plenty to spot along the way to keep little explorers entertained.

Activity packs available from the Pannier Markets Kitch ‘n’ Cupboard, Whiskers Pet Shop, and the Library for £4 each.

23/05/2026

What an amazing day ❤️

A huge thank you to everybody who came along today for the official launch of the Tarka Comes To Town Adventure Trail.

It was fantastic to see so many families exploring the town, visiting the commons and hunting for the wooden animal carvings together.

Thank you to the Mayor for officially opening the trail, all of our wonderful sponsors, local businesses, volunteers, the wood carver, the artist and everybody else who helped bring the project to life.

The whole aim behind the trail has always been to encourage more people to explore our beautiful town, support local businesses and discover parts of Great Torrington many people perhaps never knew were there.

Seeing families out enjoying themselves today made all the hard work worthwhile.

Hopefully this is just the beginning ❤️

22/05/2026

🐿️ “I’m all ready and looking forward to meeting you all tomorrow!” 🐿️

Mr Squirrel has now found his new home somewhere along the Tarka Comes To Town Adventure Trail… but can you find him? 👀

This carving has kindly been sponsored by Bob & Moira Brewer ❤️

Join us tomorrow from 10am at Great Torrington Pannier Market for the official trail launch and come explore the beautiful commons, discover the wooden animal carvings and enjoy a family adventure together this half term 🌿

🦦 Tarka Comes To Town Adventure Trail
📍 Great Torrington Pannier Market
🕙 Saturday 23rd May 2026 – 10am
🎒 Activity packs £4 - Cash Only please have correct change

21/05/2026

16/05/2026

Another busy day out on the commons installing carvings ready for the launch of Tarka Comes to Town this May Half Term 🦦🌿

Seeing the carvings finally going into place around the trail is starting to make it all feel real now.

Still plenty left to do this week but it’s exciting seeing it slowly come together.

A huge thank you to everyone helping behind the scenes and to the local businesses already getting involved with the project. Hopefully families from all over North Devon will soon be exploring Great Torrington and discovering parts of the town and commons they may never have visited before.

More sneak peeks coming soon 👀