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Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

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Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

Shannon and Lewis planned a bike ride

April 4, 2025

Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

Hard

04:04

62.4km

15.3km/h

520m

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Overview

Hard 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.

Includes a movable bridge

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After 2.83 km for 9 m

Waypoints

Start point

Parking

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13.1 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

Great track with the planets laid out for added interest and the odd kingfisher if you are keeping a watch out!

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22.4 km

Taunton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in the heart of Taunton, Somerset's county town, this stunning castle is a Grade I-listed building. Once part of a vast estate comprising thousands of acres, kings have visited, …

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32.9 km

Ash Common Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A 20 hectare nature reserve consisting of wet heath, semi-natural deciduous woodland, scrub, bracken and ponds. Stunning display of wildflowers in the summer.

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42.2 km

Crowcombe Climb and Descent, Quantock Hills

Highlight (Segment) • Climb

Climb over the top of the Quantocks. Gradual gradient from Over Stowey side, if you want a real challenge go the opposite way and climb from Crowcombe.

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62.4 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

27.6 km

11.3 km

11.1 km

7.81 km

3.13 km

1.39 km

110 m

Surfaces

31.4 km

18.3 km

6.43 km

4.66 km

1.52 km

< 100 m

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Highest point (330 m)

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Taunton & the Quantock Hills loop from Bridgwater

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Taunton Castle

Ash Common Nature Reserve

Crowcombe Climb and Descent, Quantock Hills

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