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Muchelney Abbey Ruins – St Mary's Church, Barrington loop from Staple Hill Car Park

Muchelney Abbey Ruins – St Mary's Church, Barrington loop from Staple Hill Car Park

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Muchelney Abbey Ruins – St Mary's Church, Barrington loop from Staple Hill Car Park

03:19

67.0km

570m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 26, 2026

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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14.6 km

Cad Road

Highlight • Trail

Head East for tail wind wonderment...

Tip by

35.5 km

Owned by English Heritage, Muchelney Abbey lies in ruins with its extraordinary footprint still very clearly visible. While the main abbey buildings were destroyed by Henry VIII in the 16th century, the abbot’s house still stands and is in excellent condition.

With stone carvings, stained-glass windows and breathtaking architecture, visiting is absolutely worth the time. The abbey also lies just off the River Parrett Trail and if you want more history, you can visit the nearby Priest’s House too, owned by the National Trust.

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40.2 km

Church of St Martin, Kingsbury Episcopi

Highlight • Religious Site

Built during the 14th century, this beautiful church has a Gothic Somerset Tower which has a golden hue, thanks to its local hamstone material. A Grade I listed building, the Church of St Martin hasn’t changed much in its lengthy life, although it did undergo some renovation during the 19th century. Somerset has plenty of beautiful and old churches, but the tower of this one is particularly spectacular.

It's clearly visible from the River Parrett Trail and can be rather magical if there's mist hanging in the air.

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40.5 km

The Masons Arms

Highlight • Pub

A couple of pints. Only light bites served though. A shame.

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48.4 km

St Mary's Church, Barrington

Highlight • Religious Site

49.3 km

All Saints Church, Isle Brewers

Highlight • Other

Situated in the small village of Isle Brewers and was built in 1861 close to the site of a much older church
The church is dominated by the octagonal tower which includes the south porch entrance.

nationalchurchestrust.org/church/all-saints-isle-brewers

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49.7 km

Old Garage Fuel Station

Highlight • Other

57.8 km

Village Shop Elms Café

Highlight • Cafe

Open hours: 10 - 4, Wed - Sat
Opened July 2024

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67.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

64.7 km

1.57 km

398 m

157 m

123 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

35.1 km

31.3 km

577 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

25°C

14°C

15 %

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Max wind speed: 14.0 km/h

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Muchelney Abbey Ruins – St Mary's Church, Barrington loop from Staple Hill Car Park

Cad Road