Nether Stowey COACH group

RIDE LIMITED TO FIRST 16 RIDERS

Parking & Start
Hawkridge Reservoir SPAXTON.
Richard (email link and phone) will lead group from reservoir.

If you can carry an extra bike please let Peter know
Route outline
A circular route passing east through Spaxton,  along Charlinch Lane to A39. At junction dismount  to cross busy road to cycle track opposite! Along track to Cannington, follow road through centre and to N of town, pick up cycle track to Combwich.
Take track through WWT Steart Marsh. TL passing WWT car park to Stockland Bristol.
Beyond, TR onto main road (towards Hinkley point) for c 3/4  mile (sometimes busy but good visibility). TL to Stogursey at Claydens Corner.
Through Stogursey and TL towards Nether Stowey. Over traffic lights and through Nether Stowey to join A39 at lower end of village. TR for c3/4 mile (busy at times but good visibility). TL to Paisley farm shop/cafe.
Retrace access road to A39. TR and immediately L,  follow lanes via Over Stowey cricket ground, Plainsfield and  back to reservoir
Note
1 Busy road to cross - recommend dismount
2 Short stretches on main roads, but good visibility
3 Usual muddy country lanes and traditional  Somerset  potholes needing extra care on bends etc. at times
(c 22miles and 1050ft up including a few short sharp climbs. 3.5 hours including coffee stop at modest pace)