Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Nynehead Hollow loop from West Monkton

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Nynehead Hollow loop from West Monkton

Moderate

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Nynehead Hollow loop from West Monkton

02:51

50.2km

420m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: October 15, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 41.7 km for 127 m

After 44.8 km for 89 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.29 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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5.18 km

The Bicycle Chain

Highlight • Rest Area

The Taunton branch of the Bicycle Chain stores. A useful stop for repairs, spares or a new bike!
Open Mon to Sat from 9:00 - 17:30

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6.10 km

Great food and coffee, friendly staff, outdoor seating, and bike parking. Also food and drink allergy options, a loyalty card, plus they are dog friendly. If I remember correctly, open every day 10 to 4, possibly different at the weekend.

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6.32 km

French Barn Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

Undercover seating and tables

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18.6 km

Nynehead Hollow

Highlight • Structure

Nynehead Hollow is a scenic lane forming part of NCN 3. It's an impressive road that has been roughly carved through solid rock, with high walls and trees growing above. …

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22.7 km

White Post Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great cafe with yummy coffee and cakes. Loads of outdoor space to keep an eye on bikes.

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31.9 km

Gerbeston Copse

Forest

41.8 km

Comeytrowe Park

Highlight • Natural

44.9 km

French Weir

Highlight • Bridge

There's been a weir on the River Tone here since the 13th century but, due to flooding, multiple iterations have been destroyed. Today, the weir is rather more stable and …

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