Plowed Fields – Bradford Bridge loop from Taunton Deane

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Plowed Fields – Bradford Bridge loop from Taunton Deane

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Plowed Fields – Bradford Bridge loop from Taunton Deane

01:27

5.61km

30m

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Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: July 27, 2026

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412 m

Stone Bridges on the River Tone

Highlight • Historical Site

Flowing 21 miles (33 km) from Beverton Pond in the Brendon Hills to Clatworthy Reservoir, the Tone is a beautiful river flowing through the heart of Somerset.

Once used as a transport route, the river was important during the industrial revolution, especially as its water was used to power mills.

Today, you will find varied wildlife living along the river such as otters and kingfishers.

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413 m

Gravel Beach on the River Tone

Highlight • Beach

Gravel beach next to the Tone. The water is clear and fast flowing, home to trout and grayling.

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673 m

Remains of a Stone Bridge in the River

Highlight • Bridge

1.27 km

View From Under an Electricity Pylon

Highlight • Structure

I can't remember walking under a pylon before. A blue sky would make the view up the inside even more spectacular.

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1.33 km

Plowed Fields

Highlight (Segment) • Natural

2.73 km

Bradford Bridge

Highlight • Historical Site

The Grade II-listed bridge crosses the River Tone between Tone Green and Bradford-on-Tone. That's a lot of Tones. And the bridge has been here a lot of years too, thought to date back at least to the 15th century, possibly longer.

Lying in a particularly tranquil spot, this is a Scheduled Ancient Monument and has two, picturesque arches. Several footpaths pass nearby, two up and down the riverbanks and more fanning out in different directions.

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