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French Weir – Vivary Park Fountain loop from Taunton

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French Weir – Vivary Park Fountain loop from Taunton

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French Weir – Vivary Park Fountain loop from Taunton

03:17

12.9km

40m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 30, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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2.15 km

The Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

2.79 km

Magdalene Lane

Highlight • Settlement

Great little snicket

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4.01 km

Taunton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in the heart of Taunton, Somerset's county town, this stunning castle is a Grade I-listed building. Once part of a vast estate comprising thousands of acres, kings have visited, …

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6.02 km

The Willow Cathedral

Highlight • Structure

It's a living willow sculpture. The boughs are bound together into columns, and there are wooden benches for shady seating.

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8.75 km

Dog Agility Park, Longrun Meadow

Highlight • Rest Area

I'm sure this dog agility only, as the obstacles will need 100% commitment if you're on a bike!

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9.07 km

French Barn Pavilion

Highlight • Rest Area

Undercover seating and tables

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9.35 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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10.8 km

Vivary Park Fountain

Highlight • Rest Area

Taunton's fantastic Vivary Park is a wonderful place to take a stroll and find peace and quiet. The park has a little bit of everything, from manicured flower beds and …

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12.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

6.53 km

1.89 km

1.62 km

1.30 km

944 m

636 m

Surfaces

3.30 km

3.24 km

2.64 km

2.33 km

1.18 km

Elevation

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Tuesday 7 July

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French Weir – Vivary Park Fountain loop from Taunton

The Shed Café

Magdalene Lane

Taunton Castle

The Willow Cathedral

Dog Agility Park, Longrun Meadow

French Barn Pavilion

French Weir

Vivary Park Fountain

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