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South West England

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

Hiking trails & Routes

South West England

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

04:52

19.2km

40m

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 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

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After 1.80 km for 10 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

1.81 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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2

1.92 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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3

7.01 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

9.64 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.

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5

10.0 km

View of Burrow Mump

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view on a clear day across to the Mump

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6

11.8 km

Iron Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Great view of the railway bridge and through the ironwork across the moorland

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7

15.6 km

World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Other

8

18.3 km

Neptune Milestone (Somerset Space Walk)

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Space Walk along Taunton Bridgwater Canal to North Newton

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B

19.2 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.4 km

6.41 km

370 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

12.1 km

3.42 km

2.12 km

1.48 km

< 100 m

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