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Heritage Touring Map

From museums to historic railways, castles, gardens, stately homes and archaeological sites, Somerset has it all.

This is your guide to exploring the county and discovering its hidden gems. Look at the touring map to find out what's in Somerset, then choose a line and explore it at your leisure.

Download the full Heritage Touring Map

Download the 48 page 'Explore your Somerset Routes'

Watch our short mini-films about each of the 7 lines

Discover more information and downloads for each of the 7 lines below

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Alfred and Levels Line

Taunton - Somerton - Street - Glastonbury - Cheddar

Travel through 45 miles of the evocative Somerset Levels and explore ancient settlements, medieval abbeys and civil war sites.

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Battle Line

Bridgwater - Weston-s-Mare - Axbridge - Cheddar - Wookey

This 85-mile circular line takes you through a range of different landscapes including the Somerset Levels, the Mendips, Polden Hills and coastline.

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Castle Line

Wells - Shepton Mallet - Frome - Farleigh Hungerford

From England's smallest city to Somerset's border with Bath, over 30 miles of scenic roads take you to some of the finest castles, buildings and palaces in the county.

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Country Line

Wellington - Taunton - Bridgwater

Get the taste of Somerset in just 23 miles. Uncover ancient sites, glorious gardens and picturesque parks or stop for the obligatory cricket and cider experience.

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Hamstone Line

Langport - Yeovil - Crewkerne - Chard - Muchelney

This circular line showcases 55 miles of stately homes and beautiful gardens nestled between traditional orchards and rural villages.

 

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Kings' Line

Montacute - Ilchester - Wincanton - Bruton - Castle Cary

Travel the 40-mile line named after the area's royal connections with King Alfred and the mythical King Arthur.

The Kings' Line leads you from historic Montacute at the foot of Ham Hill to the very borders of Somerset and Dorset.

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Quantock and Coast Line

Taunton - Watchet - Washford - Dunster - Minehead - Porlock

Stretching across the west, this line encompasses 60 miles of the widest variety of castles, abbeys, railways and quirky museum collections.

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