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Valley Path View – Forest Dirt Path loop from Taunton

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Valley Path View – Forest Dirt Path loop from Taunton

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Valley Path View – Forest Dirt Path loop from Taunton

01:11

16.3km

190m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 18, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Start point

Bus stop

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3.84 km

MTB Singletrack Trails in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Trail

A local group of volunteers have built some Mtb tracks here. I wish I had more time to explore them - next time…. Any help gratefully received on track maintenance from the group

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5.84 km

Mountain Bike Trail in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Forest

utterly unrideable in the winter😬

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6.19 km

Herepath Trail: Paddock Section

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Part of the Herepath Trail - takes you into the fields, round some paddocks. Gates but no lifting reqd

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7.62 km

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

Highlight • Historical Site

The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building.
The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th …

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8.08 km

A secure dog walking field ( fully enclosed by 6ft high fencing ) at Staple Fitzpaine on the blackdown hills nr Taunton. stapledogsrunfree.co.uk

Half hr run £6 1-2 dogs £2 per extra dog
Hour run £10 £2 per extra dog

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10.2 km

Farmers Arms

Highlight • Pub

11.0 km

Forest Dirt Path

Highlight • Forest

16.3 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.8 km

2.15 km

1.84 km

1.45 km

Surfaces

10.9 km

3.44 km

1.53 km

434 m

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Wednesday 1 July

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Valley Path View – Forest Dirt Path loop from Taunton

Valley Path View

MTB Singletrack Trails in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Mountain Bike Trail in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Herepath Trail: Paddock Section

St Peter's Church, Staple Fitzpaine

Staple Dogs Run Free

Farmers Arms

Forest Dirt Path

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