Hawkridge Reservoir – French Weir loop from Yarford Crossroads E-bound

Hawkridge Reservoir – French Weir loop from Yarford Crossroads E-bound

Moderate

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Hawkridge Reservoir – French Weir loop from Yarford Crossroads E-bound

02:51

55.3km

720m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

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Quantock Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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3.64 km

Cothelstone Hill

Highlight • Climb

A long and very steep climb into the Quantocks. Reaching over 20% gradient in places this is a brilliant climb followed by an open and flowing descent to the North

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8.39 km

Hawkridge Reservoir

Highlight • Structure

19.0 km

Wick Park Covert

Forest

20.3 km

View of Hinkley Point Power Stations

Highlight • Viewpoint

37.2 km

Beech Copse

Forest

38.7 km

The Swan, Kingston

Highlight • Pub

Friendly pub with coffee shop - keen cyclist. Ex army running the pub with a perfect attitude to please customers. Very friendly to cyclists with good place to store bikes …

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44.7 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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45.6 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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45.7 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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