Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

03:29

33.4km

60m

Running

Hard run. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 27, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

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After 1.28 km for 9 m

After 16.7 km for 10 m

After 32.2 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.91 km

Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Structure

This ride covers most of the scale model of the planets, to the sun at Maunsel Lock. There are scale models of the planets in each direction, to Taunton and Bridgwater.

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9.32 km

View of Burrow Mump

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view on a clear day across to the Mump

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11.1 km

Iron Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Great view of the railway bridge and through the ironwork across the moorland

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11.5 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

Great track with the planets laid out for added interest and the odd kingfisher if you are keeping a watch out!

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16.6 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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16.7 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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17.7 km

Natural Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

28.5 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Towpath Near Fordgate Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Use fat tyres with tread

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33.4 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

23.1 km

8.71 km

1.63 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

20.2 km

4.87 km

3.23 km

3.01 km

2.01 km

197 m

Elevation

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Monday 9 November

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Bridgwater

Maunsel Lock

View of Burrow Mump

Iron Railway Bridge

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Natural Area

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Towpath Near Fordgate Lock

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