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South West England

Taunton Castle – Nynehead Hollow loop from Ruishton

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Taunton Castle – Nynehead Hollow loop from Ruishton

Moderate

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riders

Taunton Castle – Nynehead Hollow loop from Ruishton

02:31

40.8km

310m

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

Tips

Your route passes through protected areas

Please check local regulations for:

Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

5.45 km

The Somerset Dragon Sculpture

Highlight • Monument

2

5.91 km

Goodlands Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Shaded town gardens with mixed use paths and a cafe,on NCN route 3

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3

6.20 km

Taunton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in the heart of Taunton, Somerset's county town, this stunning castle is a Grade I-listed building. Once part of a vast estate comprising thousands of acres, kings have visited, sieges have battered its walls and its Great Hall has been used as a court of law.

Today, you can visit the castle and its fascinating museum. You'll also find a cafe there because no English castle is complete without a slice of cake.

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4

13.7 km

The Anchor Inn

Highlight • Pub

Award-winning pub with bike-friendly outdoor seating. Open lunchtimes and evenings.

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5

17.7 km

Nynehead Hollow

Highlight • Structure

Nynehead Hollow is a scenic lane forming part of NCN 3. It's an impressive road that has been roughly carved through solid rock, with high walls and trees growing above.

The “Hollow” was said to be dug out by the Sandford family in the hope of making Nynehead Court quicker to get to from the servant houses which were situated in East Nynehead.

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6

20.4 km

Wellington Church

Highlight • Historical Site

7

20.7 km

Bicycle Parking at Waitrose

Highlight • Parking

4 cycle rails alongside the wall, so not getting in the way. Plus it's undercover.

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8

31.6 km

Queens Arms

Highlight • Other

Drink beer, hydration is essential

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B

40.8 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.1 km

4.68 km

3.68 km

677 m

355 m

238 m

127 m

Surfaces

28.3 km

11.2 km

680 m

355 m

218 m

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Highest point (120 m)

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