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South West England

Sedgemoor District

Maunsel Lock – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Sedgemoor District

Maunsel Lock – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

Moderate

4.8

(65)

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Maunsel Lock – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

03:04

44.2km

80m

Cycling

Moderate bike 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: April 3, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 43.2 km for 80 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

1.21 km

The Bicycle Chain Bike Shop

Highlight • Rest Area

Great bike shop

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2

11.0 km

Maunsel Lock

Highlight • River

Great cafe, Good Coffee, Friendly, Indoor Outdoor Seating, also undercover seating, riverside view

Tip by

3

11.6 km

Somerset Boat Centre and The Lock Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

4

11.8 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

5

14.4 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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6

22.3 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

7

22.6 km

Path Along the River Tone

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely route out of Taunton along the Tone.

Tip by

8

37.0 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Towpath Near Fordgate Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Use fat tyres with tread

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B

44.2 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.8 km

11.2 km

4.76 km

4.25 km

1.52 km

280 m

265 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

11.2 km

9.24 km

9.10 km

1.73 km

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