Bishops Lydeard — Taunton
Bistau one
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By a Slow Ways Volunteer on 07 Apr 2021
Description
This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bishops Lydeard and Taunton.
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This is a Slow Ways route connecting Bishops Lydeard and Taunton.
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Status
This route has been reviewed by 2 people.
This route has been flagged (2 times) for reasons relating to access.
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Information
Route status - Live
Reviews - 2
Average rating -
Is this route good enough? - No (1) Maybe (1)
Problems reported - Access (2)
Downloads - 15
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Geography information system (GIS) data
Total length
Maximum elevation
Minimum elevation
Start and end points
Bishops Lydeard
Grid Ref
ST1682229120
Lat / Lon
51.05537° / -3.18817°
Easting / Northing
316,822E / 129,120N
What3Words
entrust.gown.comedy
Taunton
Grid Ref
ST2273724476
Lat / Lon
51.01445° / -3.10280°
Easting / Northing
322,737E / 124,476N
What3Words
brain.that.hobby
Bistau One's land is
| Bishops Lydeard | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST1682229120 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.05537° / -3.18817° |
| Easting / Northing | 316,822E / 129,120N |
| What3Words | entrust.gown.comedy |
| Taunton | |
|---|---|
| Grid Ref | ST2273724476 |
| Lat / Lon | 51.01445° / -3.10280° |
| Easting / Northing | 322,737E / 124,476N |
| What3Words | brain.that.hobby |
| Arable | 52.9% |
| Pasture | 24.5% |
| Urban | 22.6% |
Data: Corine Land Cover (CLC) 2018
reviews
Julie Sutton
05 May 2021Unfortunately there is a temporary closure of the footpath to repair 2 bridges close to Norton Fitzwarren allotments. Closure is from 16.5.20 - 16.5.22. No obvious safe detour and the B3227 is very busy with no footpath. However, would give the overall walk 3 stars. The walk is very scenic with the Quantock hills in the distance between Bishops Lydeard and Norton Fitzwarren.
Many sections along the route are liable to flooding. The Railway line has two crossings and one bridge with steep steps so unsuitable for ‘wheelers’. From Norton Fitzwarren to Taunton it is very flat and the path follows meandering streams and rivers. Shame about temporary path closure.
Jwol
29 Apr 2021 (edited 27 Jun 2023)Overall the route is very pleasant with much of the walk on tracks and footpaths. Particularly enjoyable is at the start of the route which takes you up out of Bishops Lydeard where you can enjoy lovely views of The Quantocks. The owl box near the solar farm is of interest.
However, just before Norton Fitzwarren allotments, there was a notice advising of the closure of two footbridges across Norton Brook, due to safety concerns. (The notice is dated May 2020). I did venture across the first one as the barriers had been removed, but felt the second one should not be crossed as the barriers at each end were clearly still in place. I diverted by continuing alongside the allotments, continuing onto Manor Gardens and into Stembridge Way. An alley brought me out onto the Wiveliscombe Road. This is a busy road and I had to walk on a narrow verge and on the road until rejoining the path by Ford Farmhouse.
A few written instructions would help in following the route. Whilst the foot bridges are closed there needs to be a safe diversion suggested. For this reason I have given the route one star for the time being.
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Jwol
29 Apr 2021Please could it be possible to upload more than one photo?
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