Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

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Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

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Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

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9.97km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 4.02 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.40 km

Pluto Marker – Great Space Walk

Highlight • Monument

You’ll find this shortly after finding the start if the path. I came from Taunton Station and the whole area around the area is undergoing redevelopment so be prepared for some fairly confusing detours to get to the path itself

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3.12 km

Neptune Milestone (Somerset Space Walk)

Highlight • Structure

Space Walk along Taunton Bridgwater Canal to North Newton

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4.03 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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4.14 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

There are extensive footpaths that you can follow for miles along the canal, with opportunities to stop in towns and villages on the way.

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5.82 km

Cotswold Engineering Fellow Café

Highlight • Cafe

I loved this place for a good lunch on the way. First of all because the food was really good. But also because the garden is simply gorgeous AND they’re …

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6.40 km

Path Along the River Tone

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely route out of Taunton along the Tone.

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8.63 km

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Was also a water pump station

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9.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.70 km

2.30 km

1.93 km

919 m

512 m

288 m

160 m

Surfaces

4.01 km

2.47 km

1.86 km

796 m

333 m

323 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 11 October

20°C

14°C

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Comments

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It was actually closer to 10.5 km. It is becoming annoying at races that organisers are expecting us to carry a cup that we can then fill with water. I did not have a cup and when I stopped for a drink, they found a plastic cup and give me a drink.....at least 2 mins was lost when I should …