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Chandos Glass Cone Ruins – Bridgwater Docks loop from Bridgwater

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Chandos Glass Cone Ruins – Bridgwater Docks loop from Bridgwater

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Chandos Glass Cone Ruins – Bridgwater Docks loop from Bridgwater

00:58

15.9km

100m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 19, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 14.4 km for 87 m

After 15.4 km for 56 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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8.16 km

Ordnance Datum Marker

Highlight • Monument

This is an Ordnance Datum, used by Ordnance Survey as the basis for deriving altitudes on maps

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13.0 km

Canal-Side Cycle Path Under Brick Arch Bridge

Highlight • Bridge

Bell very useful here

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14.1 km

Old Stone Pavilion in Blakes Park

Highlight • Monument

14.4 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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15.1 km

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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15.4 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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15.9 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.92 km

4.70 km

4.20 km

881 m

203 m

Surfaces

8.57 km

6.71 km

522 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 12 July

28°C

14°C

0 %

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Chandos Glass Cone Ruins – Bridgwater Docks loop from Bridgwater

Ordnance Datum Marker

Canal-Side Cycle Path Under Brick Arch Bridge

Old Stone Pavilion in Blakes Park

Admiral Blake Statue

Chandos Glass Cone Ruins

Bridgwater Docks

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