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French Weir – Swing Bridge Across the Canal loop from Firepool Lock

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French Weir – Swing Bridge Across the Canal loop from Firepool Lock

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4.0

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French Weir – Swing Bridge Across the Canal loop from Firepool Lock

02:10

20.7km

90m

Running

Hard run. 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: May 12, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 19.1 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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9.88 km

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 makes for an eye-catching feature on the river, next to its eponymous park. You can cross the weir on foot or bicycle.

Tip by

11.2 km

Goodlands Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Shaded town gardens with mixed use paths and a cafe,on NCN route 3

Tip by

11.4 km

Taunton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in the heart of Taunton, Somerset's county town, this stunning castle is a Grade I-listed building. Once part of a vast estate comprising thousands of acres, kings have visited, sieges have battered its walls and its Great Hall has been used as a court of law.

Today, you can visit the castle and its fascinating museum. You'll also find a cafe there because no English castle is complete without a slice of cake.

Tip by

19.1 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

Tip by

20.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

8.34 km

4.02 km

3.19 km

2.64 km

2.25 km

246 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

11.6 km

5.49 km

2.39 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Thursday 9 July

34°C

17°C

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