West Deane Way
A long distance path of 45 miles in Somerset, the West Deane Way is a circular footpath across varied landscapes in the Taunton Deane district of Somerset. Maps, statistics and gpx route file for the walk are included.
Google Maps Open Source MapsStatistics and Files
Start: Taunton
Distance: 45 miles (72 km)
Grid Ref: ST226248
Climbing: 1,265 metres
Walk time: 18-22 hours
Days: 2-4
Ordnance Survey Explorer Map (1:25,000)
OL9 Exmoor, Barnstaple, Lynton, Minehead and Dulverton
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
140 Quantock Hills and Bridgwater
128 Taunton, Blackdown Hills, Wellington and Ilminster
140 Quantock Hills and Bridgwater
Summary:
The West Deane Way is a circular footpath in the Taunton Deane district of Somerset. There are a variety of landscapes to be enjoyed on the route including the Somerset Flood Plain, the wooded valley of the River Tone and the Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. There are also plenty of industrial remains, historic houses and gardens to be enjoyed on or near to the route. From the beginning of the walk in Taunton, places visited when walking in the anti-clockwise direction include Nailsbourne, Kingston St Mary, Yarford, Cothelstone, West Bagborough, Lydeard St Lawrence, Tolland, Brompton Ralph, Wiveliscombe, Waterrow, Ashbrittle, Appley, Langford Budville, Wellington and Bradford-on-Tone.
Useful Links:
Taunton Deane Borough Council
Long Distance Walkers Association
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