Wembdon is a village in Somerset, England, positioned between the undulating Quantock Hills and the flat expanse of the Somerset Levels. This geographical setting provides a varied landscape for outdoor activities, ranging from heathland and ancient woodlands to wetlands and canal paths. The area supports several sports like road cycling, mountain biking, touring cycling, hiking, and more.
Wembdon offers a range of outdoor activities and routes for exploration. There are more than 20 routes available…
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11
riders
78.6km
03:34
340m
330m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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riders
58.8km
03:04
690m
690m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride.

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24.6km
01:02
180m
180m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.

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31.1km
01:16
90m
90m
Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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62.3km
04:04
490m
490m
Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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21.4km
01:16
90m
90m
Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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5.57km
01:24
10m
10m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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10.7km
02:43
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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16.8km
04:14
20m
20m
Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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4.57km
01:10
20m
20m
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
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16
riders
15.5km
01:36
480m
480m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels.

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19.4km
02:03
500m
500m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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17.9km
01:49
500m
510m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.

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18.8km
01:53
390m
380m
Moderate mountain bike ride. Good fitness required. Advanced riding skills necessary.
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40
runners
7.46km
00:46
20m
20m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

22
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9.31km
00:57
10m
10m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.0km
01:20
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.

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13.4km
01:23
30m
30m
Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels.
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Wembdon offers various outdoor activities, including Road cycling, Mountain biking, Touring cycling, Hiking, and Jogging. The region's diverse landscape, from the Quantock Hills to the Somerset Levels, supports a range of experiences.
Wembdon is situated near the Wembdon Ridge, offering views towards the Bristol Channel and Quantock Hills. To the west are the Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, characterized by heathland and woodlands. To the north and east lie the Somerset Levels, a wetland area with waterways like the River Parrett and the Bridgwater & Taunton Canal.
Wembdon provides a network of paved country lanes and canal paths suitable for road cycling. Routes range from flat rides across the Somerset Levels to challenging ascents into the Quantock Hills. More information is available in the Road Cycling Routes around Wembdon guide.
The nearby Quantock Hills are a destination for mountain biking, featuring natural singletrack trails and varied terrain. Riders can find flowing singletrack and technical descents. The MTB Trails around Wembdon guide offers further details.
The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal path, part of Sustrans National Cycle Route 3, provides a multi-user, mostly rural route suitable for family-friendly cycling. This path is approximately 14.5 miles (23.3 km) long and features the Somerset Space Walk.
The region offers numerous hiking opportunities through its diverse landscapes. The Quantock Hills provide circular walks through woodland and farmland, while the Somerset Levels offer easier, accessible paths. The Hiking around Wembdon and Easy hikes around Wembdon guides detail various options.
Cycling routes in Wembdon vary from easy, flat rides across the Somerset Levels to more challenging ascents into the Quantock Hills. An example of a challenging route is the "Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater," which spans 38.7 miles (62.3 km) with significant elevation gain.
Wembdon features more than 20 routes for various outdoor activities on komoot. These routes have been explored by over 11,000 visitors, resulting in an average rating of 4.41 out of 5 stars.
Yes, komoot offers several guides for Wembdon, including Road Cycling Routes around Wembdon, MTB Trails around Wembdon, Cycling around Wembdon, and Hiking around Wembdon.
The official website for local information regarding Wembdon is the Wembdon Parish Council website. It can be found at wembdonparish.gov.uk.
The phone number for the Wembdon Parish Council Clerk is 07359 864310. This number can be used for inquiries related to local information.
The region offers long-distance cycling options, such as the "Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater." This route covers 38.7 miles (62.3 km) and includes significant elevation changes, suitable for touring cyclists.
For easier cycling, the "Puriton Droves and Canal – Nut Tree Farm Campsite loop from Pawlett" is 13.3 miles (21.4 km) long and offers scenic views alongside a canal. The Bridgwater & Taunton Canal path also provides a flat, multi-user route.

