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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

Moderate

5.0

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

02:25

45.6km

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: June 21, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 7.03 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

5.53 km

Canal-Side Cycle Path Under Brick Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bell very useful here

Tip by

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!

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28.6 km

Goodlands Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Shaded town gardens with mixed use paths and a cafe,on NCN route 3

Tip by

28.9 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

29.7 km

Apple County Cycles

Highlight • Rest Area

New location, helpful and knowledgeable staff with a good stock of cycles and accessories.

Tip by

30.5 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

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41.0 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

41.5 km

Café at Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Cafe

45.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.0 km

10.9 km

10.5 km

3.49 km

2.96 km

2.74 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

15.7 km

12.4 km

12.0 km

4.79 km

593 m

187 m

Elevation

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Weather

Thursday 25 June

28°C

17°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from North Petherton

Canal-Side Cycle Path Under Brick Arch Bridge

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Goodlands Gardens

Taunton Castle

Apple County Cycles

Pluto Marker – Great Space Walk

Maunsel Lock

Café at Maunsel Lock

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