National landscapes (AONB) · South West England
Tarka the Otter
Tarka the Otter — Public artwork (statue).
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Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–6 h
- Free entry
- Dog-friendly
About
Tarka the Otter is a place of interest in Devon, South-West England. The site is within the North Devon National Landscape (AONB), and is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency. Postcode area EX39.
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Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: North Devon
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Tarka the Otter is a designated area in South-West England, located in Devon's Bideford parish (postcode EX39). It is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI and the North Devon AONB, highlighting its ecological significance and natural beauty.
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- Coordinates
- 51.0171, -4.2045
- County
- Devon
- District
- Torridge
- Parish
- Bideford
- Postcode
- EX39 2XX
- Parliamentary constituency
- Torridge and Tavistock
- Official site
- www.burtonartgallery.co.uk
Sources
- osm: n12747196778 (ODbL)
- commons: Tarka the otter sculpture in Bideford, Devon.jpg (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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Frequently asked questions
- Where is Tarka the Otter?
- Tarka the Otter is in Devon, South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode EX39 2XX), in the parish of Bideford.
- Is Tarka the Otter a protected site?
- Yes — Tarka the Otter is part of the Taw-Torridge Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the North Devon National Landscape (AONB).
- Is Tarka the Otter free to visit?
- Yes, Tarka the Otter is free to enter.
- How do I get to Tarka the Otter?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode EX39 2XX. It sits within the Torridge and Tavistock parliamentary constituency.