West Deane Way
A 45-mile long-distance path in Somerset. The West Deane Way is a circular footpath across varied landscapes in the Taunton Deane district of Somerset. With map, statistics, and GPX route file.
Statistics and Files
Grid Ref: ST 226 248
Distance: 45 miles (72 km)
Time: 18–22 hours
Duration: 2–4 days
Ordnance Survey Explorer Maps (1:25,000):
OL9 Exmoor, Barnstaple, Lynton, Minehead and Dulverton
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 the route.
Starting from Taunton and walking in an anti-clockwise direction, places visited on the route 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.