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Langport

River Parrett – Muchelney Abbey Ruins loop from Langport

Moderate

2

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River Parrett – Muchelney Abbey Ruins loop from Langport

03:15

12.6km

50m

Hiking

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: April 16, 2026

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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723 m

River Parrett

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The River Parrett is 37 miles long (60 km) and sweeps through the Somerset Levels on its way from Dorset to Bridport Bay and the Bristol Channel. It’s tidal for …

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1.33 km

Langport Railway Viaduct

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3

1.56 km

The Pump That Saved Langport

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Chris Osborne, a well known local figure who was active in community affairs and chaired the Town Council, was instrumental in rescuing a long-disused water pump and putting it on …

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4

1.59 km

The vanquishing of a royalist army in the south-west by the New Model Army further reduced the King's military capabilities and hastened his ultimate defeat.
The New Model Army approached …

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5

2.11 km

The Hanging Chapel

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The Hanging Chapel is a 13th Century archway which used to be part of the east gate of the town. For part of its history itwas used as a chapel …

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4.46 km

Wonderful stretch of river for a swim. Pontoon there spring, summer and autumn

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5.02 km

Owned and managed by the National Trust, this gorgeous old house dates back to the early 14th century. It was the home of the parish priest and built by the …

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5.83 km

Muchelney Abbey Ruins

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Owned by English Heritage, Muchelney Abbey lies in ruins with its extraordinary footprint still very clearly visible. While the main abbey buildings were destroyed by Henry VIII in the 16th …

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12.6 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.54 km

4.36 km

2.26 km

664 m

421 m

396 m

Surfaces

6.21 km

2.85 km

2.18 km

621 m

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Saturday 23 May

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