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South West England

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Chard Reservoir loop from Chard

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Chard Reservoir loop from Chard

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Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Chard Reservoir loop from Chard

02:26

39.3km

320m

Cycling

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

Last updated: April 29, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 21.5 km for 229 m

Customers only

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.02 km

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Rest the bike up and take in the views across the reservoir, great for all the family with a walk path into the local nature reserve. No cafe or shop, so make sure you take your own food/drinks/fuel!

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2

2.14 km

Chard Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Chard Reservoir is no longer used as a commercial reservoir but is managed as a nature reserve. A lovely, peaceful spot to stop and watch the water birds.

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3

9.15 km

Perry's Cider Orchard, Shop and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Perry’s cider orchard, shop and tea room. Picnic tables outside.

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4

9.27 km

Stream and Ford Near Thorncombe

Highlight • River

The photo is not correct. It's a pretty stream and ford, not a canal!

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5

13.0 km

Dinnington Holloway

Highlight • Trail

6

13.8 km

Dinnington Docks Pub

Highlight • Restaurant

Good pub. Great food and beer.

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7

21.7 km

Barrington Court

Highlight • Historical Site

National Trust Property - free for members.

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8

31.3 km

Horton Post Office

Highlight • Rest Area

B

39.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

30.1 km

6.05 km

1.46 km

906 m

703 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

19.3 km

18.8 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (110 m)

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Saturday 30 May

19°C

12°C

14 %

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