Staple Dogs Run Free – Giant Oak Tree loop from Taunton
Staple Dogs Run Free – Giant Oak Tree loop from Taunton
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Staple Dogs Run Free – Giant Oak Tree loop from Taunton
01:51
36.6km
330m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.
Last updated: July 17, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through protected areas
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Blackdown Hills National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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7.53 km
Grove Coppice
Forest
8.59 km
Farmers Arms
Highlight • Pub
13.1 km
Staple Dogs Run Free
Highlight • Rest Area
Half hr run £6 1-2 dogs £2 per extra dog
Hour run £10 £2 per extra dog
Tip by
13.5 km
St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine
Highlight • Historical Site
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th century. The North aisle was added about a century later, but the south porch and vestry were added much alter on in the 1800's.
The Church has 6 bells, the oldest dating to the 1400's
The crenellated three stage tower has merlons ( Designed slits for observations or firing ) Note on my pictures what appear to be gargoyles, but in fact are actually hunky punks ( grotesque gothic decorations which serve no purpose, unlike Gargoyles which are used a drainage features for water on the roof ).
Tip by
15.5 km
Giant Oak Tree
Highlight • Natural Monument
Tip by
21.6 km
Horton Post Office
Highlight • Rest Area
29.3 km
Sturm's Hill Plantation
Forest
36.6 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
36.0 km
478 m
< 100 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
21.9 km
14.6 km
< 100 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (120 m)
Lowest point (10 m)
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Weather
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Friday 17 July
26°C
16°C
18 %
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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h
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