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Chard Town

Over the Blackdown Hills loop from Chard

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Over the Blackdown Hills loop from Chard

04:58

71.3km

1,010m

Expert bike ride. Very good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: June 5, 2024

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Parking

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1

3.27 km

Chard Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Chard Reservoir is no longer used as a commercial reservoir but is managed as a nature reserve. A lovely, peaceful spot to stop and watch the water birds.

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2

7.56 km

Donyatt Halt

Highlight • Monument

Disused train station with some benches along the old Chard to Ilminster railway line (now a cycle path). Nice place for a pit stop.

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3

15.4 km

Middlewood Climb

Highlight (Segment) • Forest

Gravel or MTB, mostly consistent gradient with a few steeper sections to power through. Can get muddy at the bottom.

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4

32.5 km

Wellington Monument

Highlight • Viewpoint

The monument itself is now open on Mondays for the climb of around 360 steps to the top with a fantastic view, maybe a fee. but the whole area is free to wander at will. N.T.

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5

41.9 km

Orangery Café

Highlight • Cafe

Cafe set in a beautiful orangery surrounded by rolling parkland. Superb selection of coffees, cakes and snacks. Seasonal opening hours so check before you visit. Kid/dog friendly.

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6

62.8 km

Candlelight Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

Nice pub with bike-friendly outdoor seating. Open daily lunchtime and evening.

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71.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

54.8 km

6.11 km

5.63 km

3.42 km

1.26 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

39.2 km

24.1 km

6.34 km

1.63 km

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Highest point (310 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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