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seems safer but use a lock

Nynehead Hollow is a super cool landmark on the outskirts of Nynehead Village. The road has literally been roughly carved through solid rock, with high walls and trees growing above.

4 cycle rails alongside the wall, so not getting in the way. Plus it's undercover.

wellington monument sits on the top of the black down hills so be prepared for a big climb from all directions

really nice place, very welcoming, grounds kept lovely also.

Great local coffee served here, smooth and hot😀

Beautiful section of the towpath below Beacon Hill.

Strand stores...top tier scoff.

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

Taunton Independent Market, an unexpected find.

Steeped in civil war history Hemyock castle the battlefield for Cromwell parliamentarians and royalists. Open on bank holidays between Easter and september £1 entry fee….worth a visit😀

Strand Stores will give you a lovely welcome. They now have a proper espresso machine but still offer cafetieres as well. They are offering a 10% discount on cafe purchases to anyone who arrives by bike and has cycled more than 2 miles! The cakes and savouries are really tasty.

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.

Nynehead Hollow is a scenic lane forming part of NCN 3. It's an impressive road that has been roughly carved through solid rock, with high walls and trees growing above. The “Hollow” was said to be dug out by the Sandford family in the hope of making Nynehead Court quicker to get to from the servant houses which were situated in East Nynehead.

Culmstock All Saints Church is a listed medieval building. It is perhaps most well known for the beautiful 200-year-old yew tree that grows out the top of its tower.

Flying descent down tree-lined lanes at Nynehead.

Braziers is a coffee roaster where you can buy quality house blends of coffee beans, ground or at wholesale. They also sell coffee making kit like filters and pour over funnels. The café serves great coffee as well as other drinks, cakes and food. It's not huge and it's a good idea to bring a lock as you can't always see your bike from the tables. Open everyday from 8:30 - 16:00.

This highlight is at the car park but its a short walk (lumpy ride) along the flat path to reach the monument. Tours are available from April to October 10:00 - 16:00, booking essential. You can view the monument from outside and walk around the area which has great views without booking. The Wellington Monument is the tallest three sided obelisk in the world at 175ft. It was commissioned in 1817 to commemorate the Duke of Wellingtons victory at the battle of Waterloo. Originally designed to be a plinth with a stature of the duke on top but the money ran out and it was eventually finished in 1820. It's been damaged by lightning and needed major restoration several times since it's completion. The National Trust took over the management in 1934 and undertook many cycles of repair over the years. The most recent 3.1million pound project has been recently completed with the aim of not needing more repair work in the near future.

The monument has been repaired and it is possible to climb the over 200 steps to a lookout point at the top of the monument by booking online - if you can manage that after cycling up the Blackdowns.

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