The Taunton Stop Line
This walk follows several sections of the WWII Taunton Stop Line from Pawlett at the mouth of the River Parrett, along the Taunton-Bridgwater Canal and the route of the Taunton-Chard railway line, examining the surviving evidence for a range of defences including pillboxes, anti tank obstacles and bridge demolition chambers. The day includes a few short breaks for drinks and lunch etc along the way.
Price: Individual £40, Group £200. Pick up point to be arranged in the Taunton area.
Walk Difficulty
3 short Leisurely walks
Elapsed Time
Each walk will be about 1 hour long
Distance
Total 8 miles
Additional info
Most of the walks will be along metalled footpaths along the canal and old railway line. Comfortable footwear recommended.
Where are we walking?
There are 3 walks of about 1 hour in length beginning at Pawlett and along the River Parrett, followed by a walk from Maunsell to Charlston along the Tauntion-Bridgwater Canal and finally from Donyatt to Chard Reservoir along the old Taunton-Chard railway line.
