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South West England

Sedgemoor District

North Petherton

Maunsel Lock – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

Running trails & routes

South West England

Sedgemoor District

North Petherton

Maunsel Lock – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

Hard

35

runners

Maunsel Lock – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

02:35

24.8km

50m

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: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 1.28 km for 9 m

After 23.5 km for 9 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

8.41 km

Canal Lock with Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

2

8.44 km

Café at Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Cafe

3

8.96 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

4

9.37 km

View of Burrow Mump

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view on a clear day across to the Mump

Tip by

5

11.1 km

Iron Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Great view of the railway bridge and through the ironwork across the moorland

Tip by

6

11.6 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!

Tip by

7

12.4 km

Homemade Cakes and Jams Stand

Highlight • Rest Area

Good quality cake and jams along the foot path

Tip by

8

19.8 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Towpath Near Fordgate Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Use fat tyres with tread

Tip by

B

24.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.8 km

7.32 km

1.68 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.8 km

4.86 km

3.10 km

2.00 km

1.85 km

197 m

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