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

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South West England

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

Moderate

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

03:05

12.0km

60m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 8, 2026

Tips

Includes movable bridges

Check opening times.

After 2.26 km for 10 m

After 2.49 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

1

2.38 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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2

2.49 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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3

2.75 km

Cotswold Engineering Fellow Café

Highlight • Cafe

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4

4.12 km

Halfords Taunton

Highlight • Rest Area

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12.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.26 km

3.96 km

1.63 km

635 m

487 m

Surfaces

6.72 km

3.52 km

876 m

412 m

403 m

< 100 m

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Tuesday 20 October

12°C

8°C

65 %

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