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Creech St Michael

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from Creech St Michael

Running trails & routes

South West England

Creech St Michael

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from Creech St Michael

Hard

5.0

(1)

26

runners

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal – Maunsel Lock loop from Creech St Michael

02:03

19.6km

40m

Running

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

Last updated: May 12, 2026

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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1

3.22 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal

Highlight • River

Great track with the planets laid out for added interest and the odd kingfisher if you are keeping a watch out!

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2

5.85 km

Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Structure

This ride covers most of the scale model of the planets, to the sun at Maunsel Lock. There are scale models of the planets in each direction, to Taunton and Bridgwater.

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3

6.37 km

Café at Maunsel Lock

Highlight • Cafe

4

9.82 km

Bridgwater and Taunton Canal Towpath Near Fordgate Lock

Highlight • Cycleway

Use fat tyres with tread

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5

13.2 km

Canal Lock with Benches

Highlight • Viewpoint

6

14.1 km

View of Burrow Mump

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely view on a clear day across to the Mump

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7

15.9 km

Iron Railway Bridge

Highlight • Structure

Great view of the railway bridge and through the ironwork across the moorland

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8

17.2 km

Homemade Cakes and Jams Stand

Highlight • Rest Area

Good quality cake and jams along the foot path

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B

19.6 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

14.0 km

4.54 km

879 m

127 m

Surfaces

11.5 km

3.43 km

2.12 km

1.92 km

581 m

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Tuesday 19 May

18°C

11°C

48 %

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