Section 4 of 4, West Deane Way
West Bagborough to Taunton
10 miles (16.1 km). About 3½ hours, moderate.
Start: ST 161 334. Finish: ST 220 255. OS grid.
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Up and down
About 241 m of climbing and 344 m of descent; highest point 175 m.
Getting there
The section starts at West Bagborough.
- Bus stops
- Seven Ash, West Bagborough Turn adj, 970 m from the start. Directions ST 156 326Trebles Holdord, Seven Ash opp B&B, 980 m from the start. Directions ST 152 333Seven Ash, West Bagborough Turn opp, 980 m from the start. Directions ST 156 326
Getting back
The section finishes at Taunton. Stations and bus stops near the finish:
- Station
- Taunton, 680 m from the finish. Directions ST 227 254
- Bus stops
- Taunton School (SE Bound), 380 m from the finish. Directions ST 217 256Taunton School (NW Bound), 380 m from the finish. Directions ST 217 256Leslie Avenue (adj), 450 m from the finish. Directions ST 221 259
What to expect
Underfoot: paved or flagged 49%, earth, rock and mud 23%; the rest (23%) isn't recorded.
About 49% on roads with traffic.
On the way: 10 stiles, 2 kissing gates, 11 gates, 2 flights of steps.
Steepest climb: about 35 m in a kilometre (1 in 29), starting 2.8 miles in.
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