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The Taproom – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from Cotford St. Luke

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The Taproom – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from Cotford St. Luke

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5.0

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The Taproom – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from Cotford St. Luke

01:53

7.27km

40m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.04 km

The Taproom

Highlight • Pub

2.26 km

Bishop's Lydeard Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The southern terminus of the West Somerset Heritage Railway, visiting this historic station feels like stepping back in time. Even if you don't plan on catching a train here, the station is wonderful to explore and you can find the Gauge Museum on platform 1 to find out more about the line's history.

There's a cafe here and a booking office. Check out the timetable online to find a train to catch or simply arrive at the station in time to watch a steam train chugging in. Timetables: west-somerset-railway.co.uk/timetables

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2.37 km

Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway

Highlight • Monument

The railway makes a fun challenge ride. Friends or family members can ride the train and you can race on the bike there and back with an ice cream or chips on the sea front in the middle.

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4.11 km

Ash Common Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A 20 hectare nature reserve consisting of wet heath, semi-natural deciduous woodland, scrub, bracken and ponds. Stunning display of wildflowers in the summer.

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7.27 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.40 km

2.12 km

1.83 km

926 m

Surfaces

3.26 km

2.75 km

723 m

419 m

117 m

Elevation

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Weather

Friday 17 July

25°C

15°C

18 %

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The Taproom – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from Cotford St. Luke

The Taproom

Bishop's Lydeard Railway Station

Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway

Ash Common Nature Reserve

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