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South West England

Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Firepool Lock

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Firepool Lock

Easy

5.0

(2)

11

riders

Swing Bridge Across the Canal – Bridgwater and Taunton Canal loop from Firepool Lock

00:38

10.7km

30m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 7.99 km for 56 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.50 km

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Was also a water pump station

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2

2.55 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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3

4.27 km

Neptune Milestone (Somerset Space Walk)

Highlight • Structure

Space Walk along Taunton Bridgwater Canal to North Newton

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4

5.18 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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5

5.29 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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6

6.10 km

Natural Area

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

7

7.03 km

World War II Pillbox

Highlight • Other

8

10.2 km

Cotswold Engineering Fellow Café

Highlight • Cafe

I loved this place for a good lunch on the way. First of all because the food was really good. But also because the garden is simply gorgeous AND they’re …

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B

10.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

5.55 km

2.16 km

1.51 km

936 m

485 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

5.26 km

3.30 km

2.04 km

< 100 m

< 100 m

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