Donyatt Halt – Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve loop from Ilminster

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Donyatt Halt – Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve loop from Ilminster

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Donyatt Halt – Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve loop from Ilminster

01:05

17.1km

120m

Cycling

Easy bike ride. Great for any fitness level. Mostly paved surfaces. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: August 13, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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474 m

Stonemasons Pub

Highlight • Pub

1.67 km

Donvatt Halt on the Old Taunton to Chard Train Line

Highlight • Historical Site

Great traffic free pass for multi-sport use

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1.90 km

Donyatt Halt

Highlight • Structure

Disused train station with some benches along the old Chard to Ilminster railway line (now a cycle path). Nice place for a pit stop.

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2.43 km

Stop Line Way – NCR 33 Shared Path

Highlight • Trail

My favourite section of the stopline way, an easy chilled ride, particularly stunning in the summer but monumentally busy exactly when you think it would be.

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4.99 km

Stone Railway Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

6.16 km

Chard Reservoir

Highlight • Natural

Chard Reservoir is no longer used as a commercial reservoir but is managed as a nature reserve. A lovely, peaceful spot to stop and watch the water birds.

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6.28 km

Chard Reservoir Nature Reserve

Highlight • Natural

Rest the bike up and take in the views across the reservoir, great for all the family with a walk path into the local nature reserve. No cafe or shop, so make sure you take your own food/drinks/fuel!

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10.7 km

Donvyatt Halt (Old Taunton to Chard Line)

Highlight (Segment) • Cycleway

These bridleways and quiet country roads link up to provide an almost traffic-free route from Ilminster to Chard, which is perfect for quiet rides, novice cyclists and families. I saw …

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