Walk the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal by Train
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The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal opened in 1827, linking the River Tone at Taunton with the River Parrett at Bridgwater in south-west England. Taunton and Bridgwater stations give train access to the towpath.
There are 2 stations within reach of the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal: within 2 miles of it, or half a mile in towns.
The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal runs about 14 miles in our route data, including any river sections it follows. The stations below are in order along it.
Bridgwater and Taunton Canal train stations
Walking distances are estimates from the straight-line distance and the type of ground, not a measured route. Check a map before you set off.
Station-to-station walks
Walk the towpath from one station and catch the train back from another. Each station is shown with its nearest walk in each direction along the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, from 4 to 20 miles. Miles include the walk to and from each station.
| From | To | Distance | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgwater | Taunton | 13.5 mi | about 4.5 hours |
Times use Naismith's rule and don't include stops.
Canal routes and towpaths © OpenStreetMap contributors.
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