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Nynehead Hollow – French Weir loop from West Monkton

Nynehead Hollow – French Weir loop from West Monkton

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Nynehead Hollow – French Weir loop from West Monkton

02:45

49.2km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.9 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.54 km

The Bicycle Chain

Highlight • Rest Area

The Taunton branch of the Bicycle Chain stores. A useful stop for repairs, spares or a new bike!
Open Mon to Sat from 9:00 - 17:30

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5.47 km

Great food and coffee, friendly staff, outdoor seating, and bike parking. Also food and drink allergy options, a loyalty card, plus they are dog friendly. If I remember correctly, open every day 10 to 4, possibly different at the weekend.

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5.69 km

French Barn Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

Undercover seating and tables

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17.9 km

Nynehead Hollow

Highlight • Structure

Nynehead Hollow is a scenic lane forming part of NCN 3. It's an impressive road that has been roughly carved through solid rock, with high walls and trees growing above. …

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22.1 km

White Post Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with yummy coffee and cakes. Loads of outdoor space to keep an eye on bikes.

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31.3 km

Gerbeston Copse

Forest

44.0 km

French Weir

Highlight • Bridge

There's been a weir on the River Tone here since the 13th century but, due to flooding, multiple iterations have been destroyed. Today, the weir is rather more stable and …

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49.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.3 km

5.50 km

5.25 km

4.10 km

1.23 km

725 m

159 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

18.6 km

1.16 km

995 m

215 m

Elevation

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Highest point (140 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Saturday 16 May

13°C

7°C

66 %

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Nynehead Hollow – French Weir loop from West Monkton

The Bicycle Chain

The Weir Café

French Barn Pavilion

Nynehead Hollow

White Post Café

French Weir

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