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French Weir – Scenic Country Road loop from Taunton

French Weir – Scenic Country Road loop from Taunton

Moderate

4.9

(9)

144

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French Weir – Scenic Country Road loop from Taunton

02:12

46.6km

410m

Road cycling

Moderate road ride. Good fitness required. Mostly well-paved surfaces and easy to ride. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 9, 2026

Tips

Cycling is not permitted along parts of this route

After 0 m for 423 m

After 46.2 km for 423 m

Waypoints

Start point

Train Station

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1.72 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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2.77 km

The Bicycle Chain

Highlight • Rest Area

The Taunton branch of the Bicycle Chain stores. A useful stop for repairs, spares or a new bike!
Open Mon to Sat from 9:00 - 17:30

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13.4 km

Scenic Country Road

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

15.8 km

Main Road

Highlight • Trail

Can be busy.

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29.2 km

The Square, Wiveliscombe town centre

Highlight • Historical Site

The Square in the heart of Wiveliscombe is home to some absolutely fantastic buildings. With several Grade Listed structures and some dating back to the 17th century, it makes for …

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29.4 km

Wiveliscombe Brewery Buildings

Highlight • Historical Site

The brewery in Wiveliscombe was built in 1807 and expanded over time to become one of the largest in the west of England. Many of the buildings you can see …

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46.6 km

End point

Train Station

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

32.1 km

9.92 km

2.22 km

904 m

772 m

285 m

193 m

Surfaces

44.7 km

1.36 km

341 m

< 100 m

Elevation

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Highest point (220 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Saturday 8 August

30°C

12°C

0 %

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Max wind speed: 15.0 km/h

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French Weir – Scenic Country Road loop from Taunton

French Weir

The Bicycle Chain

Scenic Country Road

Main Road

The Square, Wiveliscombe town centre

Wiveliscombe Brewery Buildings

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