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South West England

Sedgemoor District

North Petherton

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

South West England

Sedgemoor District

North Petherton

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

Moderate

5.0

(1)

19

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

02:28

45.5km

130m

Gravel riding

Moderate gravel ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: September 17, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 7.03 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

5.53 km

Canal-Side Cycle Path Under Brick Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bell very useful here

Tip by

2

19.6 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

Great track with the planets laid out for added interest and the odd kingfisher if you are keeping a watch out!

Tip by

3

25.5 km

Path Along the River Tone

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely route out of Taunton along the Tone.

Tip by

4

29.0 km

Taunton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in the heart of Taunton, Somerset's county town, this stunning castle is a Grade I-listed building. Once part of a vast estate comprising thousands of acres, kings have visited, …

Tip by

5

30.4 km

Pluto Marker – Great Space Walk

Highlight • Monument

You’ll find this shortly after finding the start if the path. I came from Taunton Station and the whole area around the area is undergoing redevelopment so be prepared for some fairly confusing detours to get to the path itself

Tip by

6

40.9 km

Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Structure

This ride covers most of the scale model of the planets, to the sun at Maunsel Lock. There are scale models of the planets in each direction, to Taunton and Bridgwater.

Tip by

7

41.4 km

Café at Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Cafe

B

45.5 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

16.3 km

9.64 km

8.57 km

5.17 km

3.20 km

2.63 km

Surfaces

14.2 km

12.7 km

10.8 km

7.41 km

318 m

< 100 m

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