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Helyar Almshouses – Sutton Bingham Reservoir loop from Huish Park

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Road cycling routes
United Kingdom
England
South West England
Somerset
South Somerset
Brympton

Helyar Almshouses – Sutton Bingham Reservoir loop from Huish Park

Moderate

4.5

(2)

44

riders

Helyar Almshouses – Sutton Bingham Reservoir loop from Huish Park

02:08

46.0km

430m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 23, 2026

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Dorset National Landscape

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

8.88 km

Helyar Almshouses

Highlight • Monument

Worth taking the time to read the board outside the houses

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2

11.0 km

Sutton Bingham Reservoir

Highlight • Lake

Built in 1955 Sutton Bingham reservoir is managed by Wessex Water. It's a popular fishing and walking destination and a pretty spot for a stop off while riding around central …

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3

11.2 km

All Saints Church

Highlight • Religious Site

c12 Norman church with restored c13/14th wall paintings. Church should be open

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4

21.0 km

Winyard's Gap Inn

Highlight • Viewpoint

Winyard's Gap Inn... incredible views and great beer after a tough climb. Descend with care!

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5

30.5 km

The Co-operative Food Merriott

Highlight • Rest Area

Small village which is almost like a cross roads to different cycling routes. Co-op shop here for resupply options.

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6

31.6 km

The old Sunday School in Merriott, a beautiful historic Grade II Listed building with character, beauty and charm. Absolutely lovely spot

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7

32.4 km

Shepherds' Huts by the Lake

Highlight • Mountain Hut

Beautiful shepherds huts by the side of a lake which you can rent out for a weekend. Perfect for riding to or using as a base for a few days to explore. They also have yurts for larger groups.

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8

38.4 km

Priory Coffee Shop

Highlight • Cafe

Amazing coffee and lush cake.
Lovely friendly cafe. Open in the week but also Sunday 10am to 1pm

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B

46.0 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

31.6 km

10.9 km

2.61 km

807 m

Surfaces

35.9 km

10.1 km

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Highest point (190 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

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