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Donyatt Halt – Chard Reservoir loop from Ilton

Moderate

5.0

(11)

21

riders

Donyatt Halt – Chard Reservoir loop from Ilton

02:29

37.1km

350m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 31.9 km for 112 m

Waypoints

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Start point

Parking

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1

7.54 km

Donvatt Halt on the Old Taunton to Chard Train Line

Highlight • Historical Site

Great traffic free pass for multi-sport use

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2

7.77 km

Donyatt Halt

Highlight • Structure

Disused train station with some benches along the old Chard to Ilminster railway line (now a cycle path). Nice place for a pit stop.

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3

8.30 km

My favourite section of the stopline way, an easy chilled ride, particularly stunning in the summer but monumentally busy exactly when you think it would be.

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4

10.9 km

Stone Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

5

12.0 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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6

17.4 km

7

23.2 km

Golf Club Hill, Chard

Highlight • Summit

8

24.5 km

Donvyatt Halt (Old Taunton to Chard Line)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

These bridleways and quiet country roads link up to provide an almost traffic-free route from Ilminster to Chard, which is perfect for quiet rides, novice cyclists and families. I saw …

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37.1 km

End point

Parking

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

15.6 km

8.68 km

4.63 km

4.25 km

3.45 km

510 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

16.7 km

15.6 km

3.68 km

1.15 km

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Highest point (210 m)

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Tuesday 12 May

14°C

8°C

44 %

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