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South West England

Sedgemoor District

Bridgwater Docks – Puriton Droves and Canal loop from Haygrove School

Road cycling routes

South West England

Sedgemoor District

Bridgwater Docks – Puriton Droves and Canal loop from Haygrove School

Easy

1.0

(1)

8

riders

Bridgwater Docks – Puriton Droves and Canal loop from Haygrove School

01:22

31.9km

80m

Road cycling

Easy road ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 2.85 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.88 km

Bridgwater Docks

Highlight • Settlement

The termination of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, Bridgwater Docks is a floating harbour. In its heyday in the 1800s, it saw thousands of vessels a year. The construction had been done under a mortgage and the company, unable to keep up with payments, sold the canal and docks to a railway company instead.

The docks were last used for commercial activity in 1971 and are now operated by council. It’s a pretty area to walk around and you’ll see plenty of narrowboats in the marina.

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2

3.16 km

Chandos Glass Cone Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

The Chandos Glass Cone was built by James Brydges, an affluent landowner and politician in 1728 as a kiln for glassworks. Glassmaking was done at the kiln only until 1734, when it was transformed into a pottery kiln, making bricks and tiles. In 1939, the kiln was used for the last time before.

Originally 33 meters (108 feet) high, now only a few feet of its base are visible. It was destroyed in 1943. Today, the kiln is listed as an ancient monument.

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3

5.43 km

Bicycle Dismount Section on NCN Route

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

Whoever designed this and whoever made it an NCN should be ashamed. Filthy pavement next to 70mph lorries and loads of dangerous crossings with no lights. I think we’re meant to be grateful we’re not on the road.

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4

12.8 km

Puriton Droves and Canal

Highlight • Cycleway

Super quiet roads and droves round Puriton

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5

24.8 km

Puriton Hill Ascent (Reverse Side)

Highlight • Viewpoint

Don’t look at the top just in front and spin!

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6

29.2 km

The Bicycle Workshop

Highlight • Cafe

Emergency repairs or planned servicing, coffee/tea and a gem of a garden to sit in while you wait.

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7

29.6 km

Admiral Blake Statue

Highlight • Monument

Several cafes in the area for refreshment and some interesting historical sites around the docks

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B

31.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

19.0 km

4.84 km

4.70 km

2.59 km

700 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

22.0 km

9.67 km

177 m

< 100 m

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