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Sticklepath sits on the rising ground just south of the River Taw, essentially serving as a gateway between Barnstaple’s town centre and the rural stretches toward Roundswell. The name itself is a nod to the local topography, derived from the Old English 'sticol', meaning steep, which anyone walking up from the ancient Long Bridge will quickly appreciate. Historically, the area grew significantly during the 20th century, evolving from a small settlement into a settled residential community anchored by its own primary school and the Petroc college campus. It is a practical spot to live; you are high enough to avoid the river’s floodplain while remaining within a brief walk of the Tarka Trail, which offers a level, traffic-free route for miles along the estuary. While it functions as a suburb of the main town, it retains a distinct identity, largely due to the local shops along the main road and the way the traditional terraced housing gives way to quieter, leafy cul-de-sacs as you climb further away from the river.