Wellington Monument – Nynehead Hollow loop from Wellington
Wellington Monument – Nynehead Hollow loop from Wellington
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Wellington Monument – Nynehead Hollow loop from Wellington
01:53
37.3km
410m
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 11, 2026
Tips
Your route passes through a protected area
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Blackdown Hills National Landscape
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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3.02 km
Wellington Monument
Highlight • Climb
Tip by
5.33 km
Top of Wrangway
Highlight • Summit
6.91 km
Wellington Monument
Highlight • Climb
Tours are available from April to October 10:00 - 16:00, booking essential. You can view the monument from outside and walk around the area which has great views without booking.
The Wellington Monument is the tallest three sided obelisk in the world at 175ft. It was commissioned in 1817 to commemorate the Duke of Wellingtons victory at the battle of Waterloo. Originally designed to be a plinth with a stature of the duke on top but the money ran out and it was eventually finished in 1820.
It's been damaged by lightning and needed major restoration several times since it's completion.
The National Trust took over the management in 1934 and undertook many cycles of repair over the years. The most recent 3.1million pound project has been recently completed with the aim of not needing more repair work in the near future.
Tip by
16.0 km
View of Taunton in the Mist
Highlight • Viewpoint
Tip by
34.4 km
Nynehead Hollow
Highlight • Structure
The “Hollow” was said to be dug out by the Sandford family in the hope of making Nynehead Court quicker to get to from the servant houses which were situated in East Nynehead.
Tip by
37.1 km
Wellington Church
Highlight • Historical Site
37.3 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
32.2 km
2.53 km
1.64 km
905 m
< 100 m
Surfaces
21.7 km
15.6 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (280 m)
Lowest point (20 m)
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Friday 17 July
25°C
15°C
18 %
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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h
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