Thorney Bridge – Muchelney Abbey Ruins loop from Muchelney

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Thorney Bridge – Muchelney Abbey Ruins loop from Muchelney

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Thorney Bridge – Muchelney Abbey Ruins loop from Muchelney

01:38

6.47km

10m

Hiking

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

Last updated: July 27, 2026

Waypoints

Start point

Camping Site

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446 m

Homemade Jam & Chutney Stand

Highlight • Structure

Here you can buy very tasty chutneys and jams.

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515 m

Thorney Bridge

Highlight • River

Beautiful Mill with the river flowing down towards Thorney. As you look towards Thorney bridge, you can see the large turning area where the boats carrying their goods would turnabout

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1.95 km

River Isle and Southmoor Pumping Station

Highlight • Structure

Pumping stations are dotted around the Somerset Levels to help manage its rather determined proclivity to flood. As the Levels are only marginally above sea level, it doesn’t take much …

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3.06 km

River Parrett

Highlight • Other

4.31 km

Muchelney Abbey Ruins

Highlight • Historical Site

Owned by English Heritage, Muchelney Abbey lies in ruins with its extraordinary footprint still very clearly visible. While the main abbey buildings were destroyed by Henry VIII in the 16th …

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4.39 km

Church of St Peter and St Paul, Muchelney Abbey

Highlight • Religious Site

Muchelney Abbey is a fabulous stop over!

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4.46 km

The Priest's House (National Trust)

Highlight • Monument

Owned and managed by the National Trust, this gorgeous old house dates back to the early 14th century. It was the home of the parish priest and built by the …

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6.47 km

End point

Camping Site

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

3.39 km

2.55 km

468 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

3.93 km