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French Weir – The Old Van Heusen Factory loop from Taunton

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South West England

French Weir – The Old Van Heusen Factory loop from Taunton

Moderate

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French Weir – The Old Van Heusen Factory loop from Taunton

02:18

9.04km

30m

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: August 2, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

1

3.44 km

French Weir

Highlight • Bridge

There's been a weir on the River Tone here since the 13th century but, due to flooding, multiple iterations have been destroyed. Today, the weir is rather more stable and …

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2

4.50 km

The Shed Café

Highlight • Cafe

3

6.64 km

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Was also a water pump station

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B

9.04 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.92 km

2.17 km

1.76 km

605 m

536 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.16 km

2.21 km

657 m

522 m

320 m

141 m

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Friday 9 October

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10°C

7 %

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