Section 1 of 4, East Deane Way
Taunton to Knapp
11.1 miles (17.8 km). About 4 hours, moderate.
Start: ST 226 247. Finish: ST 301 260. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 233 m of climbing and 241 m of descent; highest point 101 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Taunton.
- Station
- Taunton, 730 m from the start. Directions ST 227 254
- Bus stops
- The Bridge (SE-bound), 80 m from the start. Directions ST 226 247The Bridge (NW-bound), 90 m from the start. Directions ST 226 248H: The Parade (N-bound), 200 m from the start. Directions ST 227 245
- Car parks
- Lower Middle Street Car Park (pay), 150 m from the start. Directions ST 227 247Wood Street Car Park (pay), 200 m from the start. Directions ST 224 248Coal Orchard Car Park (pay), 200 m from the start. Directions ST 227 248
Getting back
The section finishes at Knapp.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: the bus stop at Higher Durston (E-bound), 2.5 km away (Directions); Taunton station, 7.4 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 46%; the rest (54%) isn't recorded.
About 30% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 1 gate.
Steepest climb: about 48 m in a kilometre (1 in 21), starting 3.2 miles in.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
Pubs and cafés
- Pubs
- Apple & Parrot, Taunton: at the start.Mambo, Taunton: at the start.The Hideout, Taunton: at the start. Seats outside.The Winchester, Taunton: at the start.Tap One, Taunton: at the start.Dosha Wellness, Taunton: at the start.The Star Inn, Taunton: at the start.Black Horse, North Town: at the start.Moonshine, North Town: at the start.The Coal Orchard, North Town: at the start.And 12 more within a quarter of a mile.
- Cafés
- Boston Tea Party, Taunton: at the start.Costa, Taunton: at the start.The Castle Café, Taunton: at the start. Seats outside.The Shed, Taunton: at the start. Seats outside.Without Borders, North Town: at the start.Coffee#1, Taunton: at the start. Seats outside.Piccolo, Taunton: at the start. Seats outside.9 I 15 Coffee, Taunton: at the start.Savoury Sandwiches, North Town: at the start.Morrisons Cafe, North Town: at the start.And 8 more within a quarter of a mile.
As OpenStreetMap records them. Opening times change, so check before you set off.
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