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Holford Combe – Somerton Combe loop from Taunton

Holford Combe – Somerton Combe loop from Taunton

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Holford Combe – Somerton Combe loop from Taunton

03:45

46.8km

870m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: March 23, 2026

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Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

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After 46.4 km for 423 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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14.9 km

Wills Neck Summit

Highlight • Natural Monument

This is the highest point in the Quantocks with a summit at 1,266 feet (386 m). Wills Neck is also one of the highest points in Somerset. Surrounded by open …

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21.7 km

Holford Combe

Highlight (Segment) • Gorge

Holford Combe is one of those very rare places in the UK that's just as much fun up as down.

Actually, I'm not sure that such a place exists - …

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23.8 km

Hodder's Combe

Forest

26.0 km

Adder Wood

Forest

27.8 km

Somerton Combe

Highlight • Trail

Gorgeous, exposed part of moorland on top of the Quantock Hills. On a good day, enjoy views to Exmoor, the south coast of Wales and over to Bristol.

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28.8 km

Black Hill Trig Point

Highlight • Summit

Well worth a visit for the views. From Crowcrombe Gate the climb is relatively and steady but loose in places but well worth the effort, when you get to the top.

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29.3 km

View of Quantock Hills National Landscape

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The Quantock Hills is an Area of Outstanding natural Beauty (AONB) in northern Somerset. Easily accessible by bike from the mainline train station of Bridgewater or from the M5.
The …

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29.6 km

Crowcombe Hill Road

Highlight • Trail

put decent tyres on!

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29.8 km

The Drove Road (Quantock Hills)

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

The Drove Road is an avenue of Beech trees which was originally used by ancient traders to transport goods and livestock to the port at Watchet.

If you keep your …

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46.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.0 km

12.1 km

10.4 km

1.76 km

594 m

431 m

261 m

Surfaces

21.7 km

21.2 km

2.48 km

1.10 km

< 100 m

Elevation

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Monday 11 May

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Holford Combe – Somerton Combe loop from Taunton

Wills Neck Summit

Holford Combe

Somerton Combe

Black Hill Trig Point

View of Quantock Hills National Landscape

Crowcombe Hill Road

The Drove Road (Quantock Hills)

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