River Parrett – Langport Railway Viaduct loop from Langport

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River Parrett – Langport Railway Viaduct loop from Langport

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River Parrett – Langport Railway Viaduct loop from Langport

01:43

6.72km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: August 17, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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1.49 km

River Parrett

Highlight • River

The River Parrett is 37 miles long (60 km) and sweeps through the Somerset Levels on its way from Dorset to Bridport Bay and the Bristol Channel. It’s tidal for …

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2.10 km

Langport Railway Viaduct

Highlight • Bridge

2.63 km

The Bridge Café and Parrett Trail Bikes, Langport

Highlight • Cycleway

Views from the bridge over the River Parrett in Langport.
Parrett Trail Bikes shop and hire open 9:30 - 16:00 Wed to Sun. Closed Mon and Tue.
The Bridge café …

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5.12 km

Pontoons for Swimming, SUP, and Kayak Launch

Highlight • River

Pontoons and stretch of river bank for picnics near the town

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5.22 km

Wild Swimming in the River Parrett

Highlight • River

Dip your feet or go all in for some wild swimming in the River Parrett. There are jetties along the riverside path.

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5.44 km

Little Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Fabulous Brownies with great service and a fair price. Lockdown Heroes!

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5.49 km

Plaque Commemorating the Battle of Langport

Highlight • Monument

The vanquishing of a royalist army in the south-west by the New Model Army further reduced the King's military capabilities and hastened his ultimate defeat.
The New Model Army approached …

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5.52 km

The Pump That Saved Langport

Highlight • Historical Site

Chris Osborne, a well known local figure who was active in community affairs and chaired the Town Council, was instrumental in rescuing a long-disused water pump and putting it on …

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6.72 km

End point

Parking

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