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It's a living willow sculpture. The boughs are bound together into columns, and there are wooden benches for shady seating.

Undercover seating and tables

Undercover seating, but it can get messy with litter at school holidays

It's 8.30 til 4 at the weekend, 9 til 4 in the week

Great food and coffee, friendly staff, outdoor seating, and bike parking. Also food and drink allergy options, a loyalty card, plus they are dog friendly. If I remember correctly, open every day 10 to 4, possibly different at the weekend.

And you get a free Bonio for your canine companion, or you can buy them a 'pup cup' or treat from the counter.

A free to use dog agility park in Longrun Meadow

Great dog friendly café with outdoor tables, friendly staff and loyalty cards.

I'm sure this dog agility only, as the obstacles will need 100% commitment if you're on a bike!

The Museum cafe is well worth a visit for the cheese scone alone.

Taunton Independent Market, an unexpected find.

Taunton is a wonderful place to begin or end a run. You could relax and grab a coffee or bite to eat in one of the many great cafés and restaurants, or you could explore the beautiful River Tone or Hestercombe Gardens.

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, sieges have battered its walls and its Great Hall has been used as a court of law. Today, you can visit the castle and its fascinating museum. You'll also find a cafe there because no English castle is complete without a slice of cake.

There's been a weir on the River Tone here since the 13th century but, due to flooding, multiple iterations have been destroyed. Today, the weir is rather more stable and makes for an eye-catching feature on the river, next to its eponymous park. You can cross the weir on foot or bicycle.

This wonderful parkland on the edge of Taunton was created by local volunteers in team with the parish council and Forestry Commission. More than 5,000 native trees have been planted and it's a haven for wildlife. Perfect for a stroll or as part of a longer walk, there are plenty of paths to explore here.

Built in 1107 to defend the town, Taunton Castle witnessed many wars in Britain: from the Second Barons' War to the Civil War. By the 18th century, the castle was in a bad condition and repaired in a Georgian style, by London banker Sir Benjamin Hammet. Today, part of the castle is used by the Museum of Somerset, whilst other parts are not in use. The building is listed as an Ancient Monument and listed on the Heritage at Risk register.