West Bay Harbour – Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve loop from Ilminster

West Bay Harbour – Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve loop from Ilminster

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West Bay Harbour – Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve loop from Ilminster

03:49

74.6km

860m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Some segments of this route may be unpaved and difficult to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 17, 2026

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After 73.6 km for 260 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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20.8 km

St John the Baptist Church, Broadwindsor

Highlight • Historical Site

Broadwindsor is a sleepy village nestling in the serene Dorset countryside. It has a pub, a little shop, as well as a listed 12th-century church, making it a perfect place stop for a while.

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35.1 km

West Bay Coastal View

Highlight • Beach

Try the small museum and walk all the way along the esplanade to the end of the new pier to really for one of the best views of those golden cliffs and the jurassic coast

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35.3 km

The Cornish Bakery

Highlight • Cafe

Perfect place for a coffee and cake (or hoofing great big pastry if you're really hungry)

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35.6 km

West Bay Harbour

Highlight • Settlement

Part of the Jurassic Coast in Dorset, West Bay is a beautiful harbour settlement. Originally designed as a commercial harbour for nearly Bridport to export fishing nets, West Bay declined …

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35.6 km

View of Golden East Cliff, West Bay

Highlight • Natural Monument

walk out to the end of the pier to get the best views of the Golden East Cliff

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47.8 km

View of Dorset National Landscape

Highlight • Natural

A hard hill to get up, but the views are worth it

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68.8 km

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Rest the bike up and take in the views across the reservoir, great for all the family with a walk path into the local nature reserve. No cafe or shop, so make sure you take your own food/drinks/fuel!

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72.4 km

Stop Line Way – NCR 33 Shared Path

Highlight • Trail

My favourite section of the stopline way, an easy chilled ride, particularly stunning in the summer but monumentally busy exactly when you think it would be.

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