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South West England

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from Taunton

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South West England

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from Taunton

Moderate

4.8

(20)

118

riders

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from Taunton

02:15

31.8km

70m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 423 m

After 31.4 km for 423 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Train Station

Get Directions

1

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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2

1.62 km

Path Along the River Tone

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely route out of Taunton along the Tone.

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3

9.45 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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4

12.1 km

Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Structure

This ride covers most of the scale model of the planets, to the sun at Maunsel Lock. There are scale models of the planets in each direction, to Taunton and Bridgwater.

Tip by

5

12.3 km

Somerset Boat Centre and The Lock Inn

Highlight • Rest Area

6

16.2 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Towpath Near Fordgate Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Use fat tyres with tread

Tip by

7

19.7 km

Maunsel Lock

Highlight • River

Great cafe, Good Coffee, Friendly, Indoor Outdoor Seating, also undercover seating, riverside view

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B

31.8 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

18.7 km

4.72 km

3.59 km

2.85 km

905 m

446 m

318 m

Surfaces

12.9 km

6.91 km

6.82 km

3.41 km

1.53 km

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Weather

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Friday 17 July

26°C

15°C

18 %

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