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Beckford Bridge – View of Old Chard Road loop from Chard

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Beckford Bridge – View of Old Chard Road loop from Chard

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Beckford Bridge – View of Old Chard Road loop from Chard

03:17

38.0km

940m

Mountain biking

Hard mountain bike ride. Very good fitness required. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: May 9, 2026

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Blackdown Hills National Landscape

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Parking

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11.2 km

Old Packhorse Bridge over the River Yarty

Highlight • Bridge

The bridge is currently under reconstruction, although you can still take the gorgeous old packhorse bridge by bike or foot.

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11.2 km

Beckford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

A wonderful packhorse bridge, Beckford Bridge spans the River Yarty in the Blackdown Hills AONB to the north west of Axminster. Made from local rubble stone, this Grade II-listed span …

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11.3 km

Dalwood Lane Bridleway and Packhorse Bridge

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I won't try and bluff: this is a tricky climb, and for most will likely be a push! The bridleway starts at the River Yarty by the quaint packhorse bridge …

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13.8 km

Green Lane Singletrack by Ham Brook

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

A beautiful narrow singletrack following the brook near Ham, but don't expect to be able to ride much of it! The trails crosses over the water many times, with planks …

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17.8 km

Umborne Brook Track

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A gorgeous gravel track that runs along the shallow brook before a testing water crossing and then steep-ish climb if you're heading to the west.

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23.2 km

View of Old Chard Road

Highlight • Viewpoint

A little climb to help keep your legs awake

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24.2 km

Climb in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight • Climb

34.6 km

The Cotley Inn

Highlight • Restaurant

The Cotley Inn is a well-known traditional country pub located in Wambrook near Chard. The pub serves up a delicious menu of quintessential British meals in a cosy and welcoming setting.

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38.0 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

24.5 km

7.00 km

4.79 km

1.46 km

196 m

Surfaces

24.0 km

11.6 km

1.40 km

1.03 km

Elevation

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Highest point (230 m)

Lowest point (40 m)

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Saturday 4 July

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Beckford Bridge – View of Old Chard Road loop from Chard

Old Packhorse Bridge over the River Yarty

Beckford Bridge

Dalwood Lane Bridleway and Packhorse Bridge

Green Lane Singletrack by Ham Brook

Umborne Brook Track

View of Old Chard Road

Climb in Blackdown Hills National Landscape

The Cotley Inn

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