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Cothelstone Hill – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from West Monkton

Cothelstone Hill – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from West Monkton

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Cothelstone Hill – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from West Monkton

02:01

40.7km

490m

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: April 19, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 16.7 km for 186 m

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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4.30 km

Standards Plantation

Forest

9.74 km

Buncombe Wood

Forest

12.0 km

Cothelstone Hill

Highlight • Climb

A long and very steep climb into the Quantocks. Reaching over 20% gradient in places this is a brilliant climb followed by an open and flowing descent to the North

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16.8 km

Bishop's Lydeard Railway Station

Highlight • Historical Site

The southern terminus of the West Somerset Heritage Railway, visiting this historic station feels like stepping back in time. Even if you don't plan on catching a train here, the …

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16.9 km

Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway

Highlight • Monument

The railway makes a fun challenge ride. Friends or family members can ride the train and you can race on the bike there and back with an ice cream or chips on the sea front in the middle.

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18.2 km

Ash Common Nature Reserve

Highlight • Forest

A 20 hectare nature reserve consisting of wet heath, semi-natural deciduous woodland, scrub, bracken and ponds. Stunning display of wildflowers in the summer.

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32.3 km

St John's Church, Staplegrove

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying on the outskirts of Taunton in the village of Staplegrove, St John's church dates back to the 13th century and has an original arch. Much of the rest of …

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40.7 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

36.6 km

3.11 km

700 m

138 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

32.9 km

7.64 km

143 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (20 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

16°C

11°C

66 %

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Cothelstone Hill – Ash Common Nature Reserve loop from West Monkton

Cothelstone Hill

Bishop's Lydeard Railway Station

Bishops Lydeard Station on the West Somerset Railway

Ash Common Nature Reserve

St John's Church, Staplegrove

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