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South West England

Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

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South West England

Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

Moderate

124

runners

Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

00:49

7.97km

10m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 4.01 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

1.12 km

Pluto Marker – Great Space Walk

Highlight • Monument

You’ll find this shortly after finding the start if the path. I came from Taunton Station and the whole area around the area is undergoing redevelopment so be prepared for some fairly confusing detours to get to the path itself

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2

4.01 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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3

4.13 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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4

5.13 km

Neptune Milestone (Somerset Space Walk)

Highlight • Structure

Space Walk along Taunton Bridgwater Canal to North Newton

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5

6.90 km

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Was also a water pump station

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B

7.97 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.60 km

3.53 km

361 m

157 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.74 km

3.14 km

476 m

389 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Sunday 30 August

20°C

12°C

44 %

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