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From the M5, Junction 25:
Follow the A358 towards Yeovil to the traffic lights and turn left onto Ruishton Lane and then Cheats Road. At the end of Cheats Road turn left on and continue through Creech St Michael until the roundabout where you turn right towards Creech Heathfield. Follow this road until the right turn to Charlton Orchards and take this onto Carlton Road. Follow this road for about 1 mile or so. You will cross over the small canal bridge and carry on to a track opposite where you will physically see Cogload bridge. Continue up and over and follow round to the left at the summit and at the bottom is parking for up to 8 vehicles right by the track.

When using a satnav, enter Charlton Road Taunton

There is a lay-by by the road which is the closest but may have a small risk of theft/ damage but is unlikely. Signposted is a canal viewing area which you can park at and is reasonably safe but is a longer walk.

Use the number 29 bus get off at West Lyng, walk along the road towards Taunton for 1/2 mile. Pause at the railway bridge and take some pictures and watch the trains while you catch your breath. Carry on walking for a few hundred yards then when you reach the canal bridge go down the path by its side and follow for 1/2 mile you will see the railway and the huge flyover there instantly. Then find a place you like!

There are no facilities nearby.

Wiltshire and Avon Gen

It is a very quite place with no disturbances or car noise. Light is good but can be awkward in winter months if looking southbound but is mostly not a problem. I suggest standing on the small bridge over the canal where you get a good angle being able to look under and over the flyover and there is a handy bench to sit on!

Taunton, 40 Steps