Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Chard Reservoir loop from Ilminster
Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Chard Reservoir loop from Ilminster
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Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Chard Reservoir loop from Ilminster
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18.0km
100m
Road cycling
Moderate road ride. Great for any fitness level. 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: May 21, 2026
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After 10.4 km for 274 m
Waypoints
Start point
Bus stop
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4.10 km
Stone Railway Bridge
Highlight • Historical Site
5.40 km
Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve
Highlight • Natural
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5.52 km
Chard Reservoir
Highlight • Natural
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8.63 km
Chard War Memorial Cross
Highlight • Historical Site
Chard is a very notable town as it is the birthplace of powered flight. In 1848, in the town of Chard, Victorian aeronautical pioneer John Stringfellow first demonstrated that engine-powered flight was possible - and the rest is history!
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18.0 km
End point
Bus stop
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
8.40 km
6.99 km
876 m
797 m
703 m
281 m
Surfaces
11.3 km
5.51 km
843 m
281 m
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (110 m)
Lowest point (40 m)
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Saturday 30 May
21°C
13°C
14 %
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Max wind speed: 22.0 km/h
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