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Mill Dam – Bruton Dovecote loop from Castle Cary

Moderate

5

riders

Mill Dam – Bruton Dovecote loop from Castle Cary

01:58

29.8km

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: June 12, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 7.22 km for 255 m

After 9.17 km for 60 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

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1

6.17 km

Path Along the River Brue into Bruton

Highlight • River

A short little section of path that soon leads into Bruton, this is a picturesque area where the stream runs under the houses.

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2

6.20 km

Mill Dam

Highlight • River

Easy to miss, this is where you can leave the town and head into the fields up to the “On The Brook” cafe

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3

7.35 km

Bruton Dovecote

Highlight • Monument

On quiet back road to Hauser and Wirth. Really nice spot and you can walk into Dovecot.

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4

8.16 km

Art gallery, restaurant and garden. Great to stop on a sunny day for snack and drink

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5

8.40 km

Hauser & Wirth Somerset

Highlight • Cafe

Great place to stop for a coffee, some food if you have the £££ and there's an art exhibition always there too.

This is home to many famous sculptures and …

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6

9.22 km

At The Chapel

Highlight • Restaurant

Old chapel in the middle of Bruton that’s been converted into a modern restaurant, cafe and bar. Bike parking around the back on the lower road.

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B

29.8 km

End point

Train Station

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.6 km

2.40 km

2.23 km

2.20 km

334 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

21.1 km

5.80 km

1.73 km

970 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 12 July

29°C

14°C

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