The River Torridge is in the north west of Devon and travels in a loop before joining the River Taw at Appledore and flowing into the Bristol Channel.
The River Torridge starts its winding journey near Hartland, in the north western corner of Devon.
This largely unspoilt part of Devon attracts thousands of visitors each year, and the Torridge is one the big draws for sightseers, canoeists, anglers and bird-watchers.