The Old Van Heusen Factory – Swing Bridge Across the Canal loop from NFU Mutual

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The Old Van Heusen Factory – Swing Bridge Across the Canal loop from NFU Mutual

Moderate

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The Old Van Heusen Factory – Swing Bridge Across the Canal loop from NFU Mutual

01:04

9.71km

20m

Running

Moderate run. Good fitness required. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 22, 2026

Tips

Includes a movable bridge

Check opening times.

After 7.29 km for 10 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1.15 km

Hankridge Riverside

Nature Reserve

1.75 km

Path Along the River Tone

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

A lovely route out of Taunton along the Tone.

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4.02 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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4.06 km

The Old Van Heusen Factory

Highlight • Historical Site

Was also a water pump station

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7.29 km

Swing Bridge Across the Canal

Highlight • River

It is a good cut through to walk towards Monkton Heathfield

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7.55 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 so bike friendly! There is a bike parking in the back of the garden.

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9.71 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.04 km

2.87 km

2.53 km

605 m

454 m

181 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.07 km

3.04 km

2.09 km

283 m

222 m

Elevation

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Weather

Sunday 4 October

20°C

11°C

0 %

Additional weather tips

Max wind speed: 11.0 km/h

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Comments

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It was actually closer to 10.5 km. It is becoming annoying at races that organisers are expecting us to carry a cup that we can then fill with water. I did not have a cup and when I stopped for a drink, they found a plastic cup and give me a drink.....at least 2 mins was lost when I should …