Highlight • Historical Site
Dillington House
Road cycling
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Cycling
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Mountain biking
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September 22, 2021
Road cycling
During the Second World War, the house was part of 'Fortress Ilminster' as part of the Taunton Stop Line, a plan to protect against Nazi invasion. Tanks and gun emplacements stood along a long drive, which is now a public footpath.
October 9, 2023
Cycling
Recently, Dillington House was used by Somerset Council as an event venue and a place to run adult education courses. However the council has stopped this as of September 2023.
September 4, 2020
Road cycling
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Nearby routes
Best routes near Dillington House
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9
riders
69.0km
03:19
550m
550m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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78.4km
04:17
800m
800m
Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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14
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165km
08:34
1,960m
1,960m
Hard road ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride.
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Elevation 50 m
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