Section 3 of 5, River Parrett Trail
Stoke sub Hamdon to Langport
11.2 miles (18.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 473 173. Finish: ST 419 268. OS grid.
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Up and down
Almost flat: about 35 m of climbing and 81 m of descent; highest point 53 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Stoke sub Hamdon.
- Car parks
- Car park, 90 m from the start. Directions ST 474 173Car park, 660 m from the start. Directions ST 478 168Car park, 720 m from the start. Directions ST 479 168
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the start. Nearest: a bus stop, 1.8 km away (Directions); Crewkerne station, 9.1 km away (Directions).
Getting back
The section finishes at Langport. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Bus stop
- Primary School, 320 m from the finish. Directions ST 421 270
Planning the River Parrett Trail
- Planning the whole trail: somerset.gov.uk.
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 24%, grass 13%; the rest (63%) isn't recorded.
About 24% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 gate.
No steep climbs: no kilometre gains more than about 12 m.
From OpenStreetMap, where mappers have recorded it: check before you go.
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