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Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

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Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

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3.0

(1)

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Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

04:04

62.3km

490m

Cycling

Hard bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 4, 2024

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.82 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.1 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!

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22.5 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, …

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32.9 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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42.2 km

Crowcombe Climb and Descent, Quantock Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb over the top of the Quantocks. Gradual gradient from Over Stowey side, if you want a real challenge go the opposite way and climb from Crowcombe.

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62.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.8 km

15.5 km

7.56 km

4.20 km

4.14 km

3.09 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

30.8 km

18.4 km

6.41 km

5.54 km

1.15 km

136 m

Elevation

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Highest point (330 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

Weather

Sunday 12 July

30°C

14°C

0 %

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