There is a bit too much road work, albeit with decent views, for 5 stars, but the gentle yomp up from West Bagborough to the plateau starts spreading Somerset behind you, and the vistas only get better....

Steve_Roser

Bear in mind that you cannot use the section of the England Coast Path along the beach between Watchet and Doniford for a while around high tide, so best check the tide times before you go. There is quite a lot of road walking for the first few miles, first through Bishops Lydeard (the pavement runs out towards the end of the village but there is a 20mph speed limit), and then gently but steadily upward to West Bagborough, interrupted by a welcome half mile of wooded bridleway part way along. No food or drink stops from here on til West Quantoxhead, as the Blue Ball in Triscombe is still shut and, judging by the state of its roof, unlikely to reopen soon. Just before Triscombe, I recommend using the minor road instead of the plotted footpath forking right into the woods (roughly between w3w twitching.dishes.tweed and contexts.mingles.motion) as the steep, zigzaggy path down into the hamlet is poor and slippery (see the photo of my friend descending). Beyond the road crossing at Crowcombe Gate, the route follows tracks across miles of open heathland (it is very beautiful here in late summer) with grazing ponies and hill sheep around, and big views. Towards West Quantoxhead, the coast comes into full sight and there is a long and steepening descent into the village, passing the National Trust carpark on the way. At Doniford there is a little section along the road which mostly has a pavement, but not always....

Mockymock

I walked this route from Taunton to Bishops Lidyeard. There are then enclosed pathways which take you out onto Staplegrove Road, which is again paved. There is a short section at the top end of Staplegrove Road where if coming from Taunton direction before getting to the junction with Manor Road turn left through the Children's play area and diagonally across on to Manor Road....

Tim Ryan

I walked this route from Taunton to Bishops Lidyeard. There are then enclosed pathways which take you out onto Staplegrove Road, which is again paved. There is a short section at the top end of Staplegrove Road where if coming from Taunton direction before getting to the junction with Manor Road turn left through the Children's play area and diagonally across on to Manor Road....

Tim Ryan

I walked from Bishops Lydeard to Taunton and enjoyed the route. The second diversion is the field between Higher Yarde Farm and Burlands Farm....

Helen Gough

Pleasant route mostly on footpaths and through fields....

Charles Hedley

A superb route which takes the high route along the Quantocks....

Tim Ryan

There is quite a bit of road walking with no pavements, but these are on quiet roads mostly. I walked from Bishops Lidyeard to Wiveliscombe and found no problems....

Tim Ryan

At Ash Common it is possible to zigzag through the common to avoid so much walking on the road....

jwol

A lovely walk between the centre of the small town of Wiveliscombe and the Lethbridge Arms in the village of Bishops Lydeard....

Walkforfun

Unfortunately there is a temporary closure of the footpath to repair 2 bridges close to Norton Fitzwarren allotments....

Julie Sutton

Then past the pub and upto the village green where you go left and up Church lane (steep) which takes you up the hill to Rose Hill....

Debbiesweet

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....

jwol