Chard to Ilminster Cycle Path
5 miles (8 km)
This popular cycle route runs along a disused railway line from Chard to Ilminster in Somerset.
The largely traffic free route runs for about 5 miles making it perfect for a family ride. On the way you will pass the lovely Chard Reservoir where you can look out for a wide variety of birdlife. Around Donyatt you'll pass the still visible old station and cross the River Isle with some fine countryside views.
The trail makes up a small part of the longer Bridgwater to Chard Cycle Route which will take you along Sustrans National Cycle Route 33 to Bridgwater.
Chard to Ilminster Cycle Path Ordnance Survey Map 
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Chard to Ilminster Cycle Path Open Street Map 
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Chard to Ilminster Cycle Path OS Map 
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Chard to Ilminster Cycle Path Open Street Map 
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Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Chard Reservoir. The former reservoir and some of the surrounding land is now a nature reserve. The reservoir was built in 1842 to provide water for the nearby Chard Canal, and so became redundant in 1868 when the canal closed.
Donyatt Halt
The River Isle at Donyatt
Chard branch line, Donyatt
Chard, old railway formation
Walkers on the surfaced path
National Cycle Network route 33 Ilminster
