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South West England

Nynehead Hollow – Grand Western Canal loop from Wellington

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Nynehead Hollow – Grand Western Canal loop from Wellington

Hard

5.0

(4)

10

riders

Nynehead Hollow – Grand Western Canal loop from Wellington

04:33

69.7km

730m

Cycling

Hard bike 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: April 18, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.67 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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2

17.8 km

Waterrow Touring Park

Highlight • Rest Area

Not flat cycling, but we'll worth a litlke bit of an effort to discover the area from here.

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3

28.7 km

Seddons on Brook Street

Highlight • Other

A great place for a break. Lovely friendly staff.

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4

42.4 km

Grand Western Canal at Tiverton

Highlight • River

5

50.7 km

Owl Carved from Tree Stump

Highlight • Monument

Lovely piece of artwork carved out of an old tree stump is a nice surprise on the banks of the canal

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6

52.5 km

Grand Western Canal

Highlight (Segment) • Structure

Meandering 11 miles (22km) through beautiful Somerset countryside, the Grand West Country Canal is a lovely place to cycle. Here, you will find cafes, public toilets, picnic areas, and you …

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7

58.7 km

Grand Western Canal Towpath Below Beacon Hill

Highlight • Trail

Beautiful section of the towpath below Beacon Hill.

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59.5 km

Hookings Copse

Forest

9

68.1 km

Wellington Church

Highlight • Historical Site

B

69.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

45.9 km

7.94 km

7.58 km

3.47 km

3.03 km

1.76 km

Surfaces

40.0 km

20.1 km

4.76 km

4.46 km

421 m

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Tuesday 2 June

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12°C

86 %

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