Section 1 of 4, West Deane Way
Taunton to Langford Budville
10.3 miles (16.5 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 220 255. Finish: ST 111 229. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 144 m of climbing and 52 m of descent; highest point 113 m.
Getting there
The section starts at Taunton.
- Station
- Taunton, 680 m from the start. Directions ST 227 254
- Bus stops
- Taunton School (SE Bound), 380 m from the start. Directions ST 217 256Taunton School (NW Bound), 380 m from the start. Directions ST 217 256Leslie Avenue (adj), 450 m from the start. Directions ST 221 259
- Car parks
- Car park, 300 m from the start. Directions ST 218 253Car park (pay), 510 m from the start. Directions ST 224 251Elms Parade (pay), 570 m from the start. Directions ST 224 250
Getting back
The section finishes at Langford Budville.
No bus stop or station within a kilometre of the finish. Nearest: Bishops Lydeard station (heritage railway), 8 km away (Directions).
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 29%, gravel and tracks 9%; the rest (62%) isn't recorded.
About 23% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 1 stile, 3 kissing gates.
Steepest climb: about 46 m in a kilometre (1 in 22), starting 9.2 miles in.
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