Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Donyatt Halt loop from Chard

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Donyatt Halt loop from Chard

Moderate

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Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Donyatt Halt loop from Chard

01:15

19.9km

150m

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: August 12, 2026

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Some segments of your route comprise a surface that may not be suitable for your chosen sport.

After 13.1 km for 899 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.37 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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1.49 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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2.66 km

Stone Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

8.76 km

Perry's Cider Orchard, Shop and Tea Room

Highlight • Cafe

Perry’s cider orchard, shop and tea room. Picnic tables outside.

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8.87 km

Stream and Ford Near Thorncombe

Highlight • River

The photo is not correct. It's a pretty stream and ford, not a canal!

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14.4 km

Donvatt Halt on the Old Taunton to Chard Train Line

Highlight • Historical Site

Great traffic free pass for multi-sport use

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14.7 km

Donyatt Halt

Highlight • Structure

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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15.2 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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