Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

01:11

18.0km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Mostly paved surfaces. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 23, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 423 m

After 17.6 km for 423 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.20 km

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Was also a water pump station

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1.24 km

Pluto Marker – Great Space Walk

Highlight • Monument

You’ll find this shortly after finding the start if the path. I came from Taunton Station and the whole area around the area is undergoing redevelopment so be prepared for some fairly confusing detours to get to the path itself

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3.87 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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3.99 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

There are extensive footpaths that you can follow for miles along the canal, with opportunities to stop in towns and villages on the way.

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8.27 km

Homemade Cakes and Jams Stand

Highlight • Rest Area

Good quality cake and jams along the foot path

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9.12 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

Great track with the planets laid out for added interest and the odd kingfisher if you are keeping a watch out!

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18.0 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

10.2 km

6.04 km

845 m

561 m

178 m

164 m

Surfaces

8.99 km

4.55 km

4.15 km

217 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Weather

Today

Thursday 5 November

11°C

6°C

26 %

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Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Taunton

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Pluto Marker – Great Space Walk

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Homemade Cakes and Jams Stand

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

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