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South West England

Taunton Castle – The Weir Café loop from Clayhidon

Bike touring routes & trails

South West England

Taunton Castle – The Weir Café loop from Clayhidon

Hard

5

riders

Taunton Castle – The Weir Café loop from Clayhidon

03:24

50.8km

630m

Cycling

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

Last updated: May 6, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 23.1 km for 63 m

Waypoints

A

Start point

Parking

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1

12.2 km

Bridleway Through the Woods – Blackdown Hills National Landscape

Highlight (Segment) • Viewpoint

This drops down through the woods, at the top quite wide and flat. Once you get to the down hill bit it narrows and it is quite rough and uneven. But very pleasant views

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2

13.5 km

View of Taunton in the Mist

Highlight • Viewpoint

Lovely views from up here on a clear day

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3

21.8 km

Taunton Castle

Highlight • Historical Site

Lying in the heart of Taunton, Somerset's county town, this stunning castle is a Grade I-listed building. Once part of a vast estate comprising thousands of acres, kings have visited, …

Tip by

4

22.1 km

Goodlands Gardens

Highlight • Forest

Shaded town gardens with mixed use paths and a cafe,on NCN route 3

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5

23.2 km

The Weir Café

Highlight • Cafe

Great food and coffee, friendly staff, outdoor seating, and bike parking. Also food and drink allergy options, a loyalty card, plus they are dog friendly. If I remember correctly, open every day 10 to 4, possibly different at the weekend.

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6

25.7 km

View of the Cornfield

Highlight • Viewpoint

7

33.2 km

Wellington Church

Highlight • Historical Site

8

47.1 km

View of Hemyock

Highlight • Settlement

Great view to Hemyock

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B

50.8 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

39.0 km

5.62 km

2.56 km

1.35 km

1.27 km

872 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

25.0 km

22.9 km

2.63 km

129 m

< 100 m

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Elevation

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Highest point (280 m)

Lowest point (10 m)

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Wednesday 15 July

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14°C

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