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Merridge Hill Viewpoint – Cothelstone Hill loop from Taunton

Merridge Hill Viewpoint – Cothelstone Hill loop from Taunton

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Merridge Hill Viewpoint – Cothelstone Hill loop from Taunton

01:33

31.0km

380m

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 23, 2026

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Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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5.21 km

Pyrland Farm Vending Machines and Farm Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Pyrland Farm vending machines with Bovaer free milk, milkshakes and a coffee vending machine. Opening times 7am - 10pm, 7 days a week. Debit card needed for vending machines.

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5.85 km

Volis Hill

Highlight (Segment) • Summit

13.6 km

Buncombe Wood

Forest

14.4 km

Merridge Hill Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

big haul up but worth the effort

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15.8 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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16.9 km

Cothelstone Manor and Gatehouse

Highlight • Historical Site

Moderate trail with slight elevation and amazing views

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20.5 km

Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway

Highlight • Monument

The railway makes a fun challenge ride. Friends or family members can ride the train and you can race on the bike there and back with an ice cream or chips on the sea front in the middle.

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31.0 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

22.5 km

3.92 km

2.56 km

1.99 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.9 km

7.83 km

173 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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Merridge Hill Viewpoint – Cothelstone Hill loop from Taunton

Pyrland Farm Vending Machines and Farm Shop

Volis Hill

Merridge Hill Viewpoint

Cothelstone Hill

Cothelstone Manor and Gatehouse

Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway

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