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South West England

Seavington St Michael

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Donyatt Halt loop from Seavington St Michael

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Seavington St Michael

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Donyatt Halt loop from Seavington St Michael

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Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve – Donyatt Halt loop from Seavington St Michael

01:52

29.3km

210m

Cycling

Moderate bike ride. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: April 25, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.8 km for 225 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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6.66 km

Donvyatt Halt (Old Taunton to Chard Line)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

These bridleways and quiet country roads link up to provide an almost traffic-free route from Ilminster to Chard, which is perfect for quiet rides, novice cyclists and families. I saw …

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2

16.2 km

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Rest the bike up and take in the views across the reservoir, great for all the family with a walk path into the local nature reserve. No cafe or shop, so make sure you take your own food/drinks/fuel!

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3

16.3 km

Chard Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Chard Reservoir is no longer used as a commercial reservoir but is managed as a nature reserve. A lovely, peaceful spot to stop and watch the water birds.

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4

17.5 km

Stone Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

5

20.0 km

Stop Line Way – NCR 33 Shared Path

Highlight • Trail

My favourite section of the stopline way, an easy chilled ride, particularly stunning in the summer but monumentally busy exactly when you think it would be.

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6

20.5 km

Donyatt Halt

Highlight • Structure

Disused train station with some benches along the old Chard to Ilminster railway line (now a cycle path). Nice place for a pit stop.

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7

20.9 km

The George Inn, Donyatt

Highlight • Pub

Amazing lunch!

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29.3 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

12.7 km

8.69 km

4.10 km

2.10 km

1.62 km

< 100 m

Surfaces

18.7 km

7.40 km

2.10 km

1.00 km

< 100 m

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Friday 22 May

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