Culmstock All Saints Church – Nynehead Hollow loop from West Monkton

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Culmstock All Saints Church – Nynehead Hollow loop from West Monkton

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Culmstock All Saints Church – Nynehead Hollow loop from West Monkton

04:08

67.0km

600m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 27.6 km for 109 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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Oak-Lined Lane in Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

a quiet lane lined with ancient oaks

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15.3 km

Oak-Lined Lane in Blackdown Hills

Highlight • Forest

Just a lovely quiet road lined by ancient oaks

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27.3 km

Hemyock Village Pump

Highlight • Historical Site

Grade II Listed cast iron pump and well house. Inscription on north side commemorating the reign of Victoria, the accession of Edward VII and the restoration of peace in South Africa, dated 1902.

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27.7 km

Hemyock Castle

Highlight • Castle

Hemyock Castle is a privately owned scheduled Ancient Monument & residential site, normally only opened to the public during special open days on Bank Holiday Mondays (2 to 5 pm) …

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31.2 km

Culmstock All Saints Church

Highlight • Historical Site

Culmstock All Saints Church is a listed medieval building. It is perhaps most well known for the beautiful 200-year-old yew tree that grows out the top of its tower.

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46.0 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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59.3 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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61.0 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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