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The Cotley Inn – Beckford Bridge loop from Upottery

The Cotley Inn – Beckford Bridge loop from Upottery

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The Cotley Inn – Beckford Bridge loop from Upottery

02:23

37.9km

740m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 10, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Parking

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837 m

Fast Descent in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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6.85 km

Dorset County Bridge

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This 19th-century bridge spans the River Yarty and is most notable for its cast iron plaque. The plaque warns of punishment by transportation for life should you undertake wilful damage …

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7.87 km

Blackdown Hills Climb

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12.2 km

The Cotley Inn

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The Cotley Inn is a well-known traditional country pub located in Wambrook near Chard. The pub serves up a delicious menu of quintessential British meals in a cosy and welcoming setting.

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14.7 km

View of Chard

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26.5 km

Old Packhorse Bridge over the River Yarty

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The bridge is currently under reconstruction, although you can still take the gorgeous old packhorse bridge by bike or foot.

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26.5 km

Beckford Bridge

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A wonderful packhorse bridge, Beckford Bridge spans the River Yarty in the Blackdown Hills AONB to the north west of Axminster. Made from local rubble stone, this Grade II-listed span …

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32.9 km

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37.9 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

827 m

491 m

Surfaces

32.1 km

5.84 km

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 11 July

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The Cotley Inn – Beckford Bridge loop from Upottery

Fast Descent in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Dorset County Bridge

Blackdown Hills Climb

The Cotley Inn

View of Chard

Old Packhorse Bridge over the River Yarty

Beckford Bridge

Climb in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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