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5 Beaminster R A HARP 3 V SOUTH A E L A N E N LANE LA LOPE EN P LO Somerset Martock & South Petherton Get to know Somerset by bike Cycling advice and benefits Moving Forward

From the Mendip Hills in the north, to the Quantocks in the west and Martock is a large picturesque village characterised by its many old Ham National Cycle Network General Moving Forward is a the Blackdowns in the south, Somerset is a county of contrasting stone buildings. Its ornate houses, such as the old courthouse, market The National Cycle Network (NCN) is a comprehensive network of safe l Always abide by road regulations Somerset County Council initiative aimed at reducing landscapes and moods, offering many attractions to visitors keen on house, treasurer’s house and parish church – the second largest in and attractive cycle routes across the UK. It is delivered through the and the Highway Code. congestion and pollution exploring its rich heritage and delightful countryside. Somerset – all lend to its picture-postcard charm. South Petherton, with l Make sure your bike is well main- policies and programmes of more than 450 local authorities and other in Somerset. By raising its many small shops, has a quiet, unhurried charm and is built around a partners, and is coordinated by Sustrans, the UK’s largest sustainable tained and roadworthy. For walkers and cyclists seeking a relaxing rural jaunt, the Somerset awareness and encouraging wider use of sustainable travel alternatives beautiful church with an unusual octagonal central tower. transport charity. Levels are perfect touring country, with their meandering quiet lanes l Be visible. You must use front and such as walking, cycling, car share and public transport, we can protect rear lights after dark and may wish and improve our environment, our health and our quality of life. and hill-free landscape. These ancient wetlands, rich in wildlife, are For centuries, Martock Sustrans began work on the NCN in 1995 with the help of a £43.5m to consider wearing reflective or home to one of Somerset’s oldest traditional skills – willow basket has been a lively trading Did you know that the majority of car trips are less than 2 miles? These Millennium Commission Lottery Grant. The network now passes bright clothing. weaving – an important craft for the production of a wide range of and agricultural centre. Its within one mile of half the population and covers more than 10,000 l If you wish to improve your cycling days it’s all too easy to just hop in the car without thinking, even when l skills, you might consider one of items from lobster pots to hot air balloon baskets! market, now held monthly, miles of cycle routes, one third of which are on traffic-free paths, the Wear appropriate footwear and we’re only popping round the corner. Walking or cycling some of these clothing and consider wearing a the excellent National Standards can be traced back to 1247 rest following quiet lanes or traffic-calmed roads. small journeys instead, even occasionally, would make a big difference. training courses available for For those who prefer the challenge of mountain biking and hill and still offers a fine variety helmet. We hope this map will help you to explore some of the options suitable adults and children. See www. sports, the Quantocks, Mendips and Exmoor all provide exhilarating of local produce. Martock is l Carry a good-quality lock and for you. movingsomersetforward.co.uk for opportunities to test your stamina against the hills and discover also home to the Town Tree make sure you secure your bike if SOMERSET AND THE NCN more details. To find out about other ways you can improve your quality of life some fantastic views. Nature Garden, a pleasant 22-acre site dedicated to nature conservation, leaving it. simply by making smarter choices about the way you travel, visit landscaped from uninspiring flat farmland into an oasis of ponds, cultivated The NCN links many of the 20 maps in this series. By combining these l Cycle route signs are generally www.movingsomersetforward.co.uk For the historically minded visitor, the county is a positive treasure Benefits of cycling plants and wildfowl. numbered blue routes with the yellow advisory cycle routes on each map white on a blue background. trove. There are dozens of fine old churches and historic towns and l It can help keep you fit and healthy. you can link up nearby towns for an enjoyable cycle tour of Somerset. villages, such as Wells, with the gothic grandeur of its wonderful There are a number of historical buildings and sites nearby including riding on the road l It is fast, especially in towns or 12th-century cathedral and the nearby moated Bishop’s Palace during busy periods on the roads. Montacute House, Barrington Court, Muchelney Abbey, East Lambrook l Make sure you can start, stop, with its famous bell-ringing mute swans. Classic steam trains run Manor, Cadbury Castle, Forde Abbey, Lyte’s Cary and Ham Hill. Also well National Cycle Network routes to look out for in Somerset signal confidently with both hands l It is a great way to see the along the West Somerset Railway, the UK’s longest privately-owned worth a visit is East Lambrook Manor Gardens, recognised as the home and check behind without countryside and get to interesting passenger line, to the coastal towns of Watchet and Minehead. of English cottage gardening. A walk in the garden uncovers a delightful Bridgwater ›› Glastonbury & Street ›› Taunton ›› Wells wobbling before riding on the road. places. 17th century malthouse with a gift shop, award-winning tearoom and art For those with a love of myth and legend, Somerset can fascinate l Always ride within your own ability. l It is cheap. gallery. Other places of interest are the Haynes Motor Museum, the RNAS you with the legend of King Arthur. The Iron Age hill fort at South Frome l Ride about 1m out from the kerb l It is sociable. Museum at Yeovilton, Muchelney Pottery and the Willows and Wetlands Cadbury is the alleged site of Camelot and at Glastonbury Abbey, the to avoid drains, litter and glass in Visitor Centre. l It helps cut congestion and is good ancient monks claimed to have found the remains of this warrior and Castle Cary ›› Yeovil the gutter and to make yourself for the environment. his queen, Gwynevere. At Athelney stands a monument to another more visible to following traffic. For the more adventurous, l It is fun! monarch, King Alfred, reminding us of where he burnt the cakes. Martock and South Petherton Castle Cary ›› Crewkerne ›› Ilminster ›› l Think ahead and try not to make also provide access to the Langport & Ham ›› Yeovil sudden moves or changes in There’s so much more to Somerset than just its history. From direction. Anticipate obstacles and River Parrett Trail, a 50-mile Bridgwater ›› Burnham ›› Chard ›› Ilminster ›› Comments donkeys on the beach to quaint shops in small towns, or wide open turns ahead and position yourself stretch from Crewkerne to Langport & Ham ›› Martock & South Petherton These maps have been produced with advice from editions. Please send comments and observations spaces with wildlife all around, there is something here for everyone appropriately in good time. Act Bridgwater. The trail can local cyclists, town/parish councils and other interested F.A.O. The Cycling Officer, Somerset County Council,

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Hambridge Kingsbury PLACES TO VISIT 8 Somerset Guild of This cycling and walking map is one Episcopi 1 Burrow Hill Cider & Craftsmen of a series covering towns and villages Isle Brewers Yandle & Sons, Hurst Works, Somerset Cider Martock, TA12 6JU throughout Somerset Ash Brandy Company Isle 01935 822207 Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill, Abbotts A roads www.somersetguild.co.uk Kingsbury Episcopi, Martock, Stembridge Advisory cycle route 1 TA12 6BU 9 Tintinhull Garden Westport 01460 240782 Martock Farm Street, Tintinhull, Yeovil, www.ciderbrandy.co.uk BA22 8PZ 01935 823289 Pelican crossing 3 2 30 East Lambrook Manor East A el Gardens nn Toucan crossing Lambrook ha BIKE SHOPS ol C Brist East Lambrook, South 10 8 Petherton, TA13 5HH Mud Sweat & Gears Frome 2 Unit 13, Barlett Court, Sea King 6 20 Non-adopted path 01460 240328 1 15 17 100-150 Barrington www.eastlambrook.co.uk Road, Lynx Trading Estate, Yeovil, 2 Railway line (and station) BA20 2NZ 14 Bridgwater A Bridgwater 50-100 30 5 18 Stoke-sub- 88 3 Ham Hill Country Park 01935 431937 19 Puckington Taunton Rough bridleway Hamdon Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6RW 4 9 13 0-50 Yeovil Cycle Centre

R u r a l 01935 823617 U r b a n 76 Lyde Road, Yeovil, BA21 5DW 3 YeYeovilo Contour height Footpath (no cycling) 5 12 16 4 Muchelney Abbey – 01935 422000 8 in metres Stocklinch Montacute English Heritage National Cycle Network Shepton South On Road 7 11 Muchelney, nr. Langport, POST OFFICES National Cycle Network On-carriage cycle lane Beauchamp Petherton Traffic-free David Hall National Cycle Network Arts Centre TA10 0DQ Martock PO Proposed 3 Hospital 01458 250664 East Street, Martock, TA12 6JQ 1 01935 822238 maps in the Somerset series 1 Bike shop Norton-sub- 5 Muchelney Pottery & Hamdon John Leach Gallery South Petherton PO 1 Minehead & Dunster 2 Watchet & Williton 3 Wellington Muchelney, nr. Langport, 41 St James Street, Library Take Art Ltd 4 Taunton 5 Bridgwater 6 Burnham & Highbridge TA10 0DW South Petherton, TA13 5BN Over 7 Chard 8 Ilminster 9 Langport & Ham A3 01458 250324 01460 240201 Dillington House 03 Seavington Sratton 10 Cheddar & Axbridge 11 Crewkerne 12 Martock & S. Petherton Sand St Michael www.johnleachpottery.co.uk 13 Somerton 14 Glastonbury & Street 15 Wells TOURIST INFORMATION Chiselborough 6 Montacute House 16 Yeovil 17 Shepton Mallet 18 Castle Cary & Bruton Historical buildingSeavington Yeovil Heritage & St Mary Montacute, nr. Yeovil 19 Wincanton 20 Frome Visitor Centre Meeting House 01935 823289 This map is published with the intention of providing cases, cyclists should judge the suitability of the route Arts Centre Hendford, Yeovil, BA20 1UN Lopen information about the local road and cycle path in relation to the conditions at the time of use and their Tourist Information Centre 7 Montacute TV, Radio & 01935 845946 networks. Every effort is made to ensure that all the own cycling ability. Somerset County Council does not ILMINSTER [email protected] information is up to date and accurate. Inclusion of accept responsibility for any loss or damage that may Toy Museum This cycling map was produced This map is reproduced from Ordnance Survey marked routes on the map does not guarantee that occur resulting from the reliance upon this information. 1 South Street, Montacute, by CycleCity Guides for Somerset material with the permission of Ordnance Survey Cartgate TIC these routes will be hazard-free. In particular, the Police station West East TA15 6XD County Council. © 2009 on behalf of the Controller of Her Majesty’s routes marked in yellow indicate strategic routes linking *Routes that are not public highway Chinnock Chinnock Cartgate picnic area, A303/A3088, www.cyclecityguides.co.uk Stationery Office © Crown copyright. Unauthorised 01935 823024 settlements, marked cycle routes or other facilities and These routes (marked with dashed lines on key) are Stoke-sub-Hamdon, TA14 6RA reproduction infringes Crown copyright and may lead have been chosen according to a number of criteria not dedicated as public highway. Somerset County Kingstone www.montacutemuseum.co.uk Every effort has been made to to prosecution or civil proceedings. which may make them more convenient to cyclists, Council has no responsibility for the maintenance, Middle 01935 829333 Chinnock ensure the accuracy of these Licence number: 100015871, 2009 including gradient, directness and typical traffic ease of access or condition of these paths and Swimming pool [email protected] maps. Somerset Council and conditions. They do not indicate an enhanced level cannot accept any liability for any injury, loss or Nature Reserve CycleCity Guides cannot be held responsible for any of maintenance or guaranteed safe conditions. In all damage to any property arising from their use. Dowlish Perry's 0 1 2 3 Miles errors or omissions. Cider Mills Caravan/camping site Wake 0 1 2 3 4 5 Kilometres Hinton St George Merriott