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 Whilst
sports in the village maybe limited to a game of pool or darts in the
local pub, there's a great deal to do in the surrounding areas, with a
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The nearby town of
Wiveliscombe has a tennis club and an outdoor pool, with indoor pools a
few miles further away at Wellington and Taunton
www.wiveliscombe.com/leisure/swimming.htm http://www.wiveliscombe.com/Leisure/tennisclub/ |
| Fishing |
Anglers have a choice of fly or coarse fishing nearby, including Wimbleball Lake, Clatworthy Reservoir, Oxenleaze Farm at Chipstable and Langford Lakes at Langford Budville. |
| Ramblers |
Somerset is a beautiful and challenging county for ramblers. Waterrow is located near to the boundary of Exmoor National Park, and is also close to the Brendon and Quantock Hills. An excellent guide book is "Circular Exmoor Walks" (ISBN NO. 1 899183507) |
| Cyclists |
The steep hills that ramblers love are also an attraction to cyclists, many of whom travel from overseas to enjoy the stunning scenery |
| Gardens |
For those who want to have a more relaxed time there are many leisure facilities available. The county has more than its fair share of beautiful gardens to visit, some of the nearest being Hestercombe (picture top left) near Taunton, and Cothay Manor at Wellington. Details of these and other gardens in the area can be found on the TIC website www.visitourgardens.co.uk |
| Steam
Railway & Taunton Canal |
For people who would like a taste
of transport from years gone by, The West Somerset Railway's steam
trains provide an excellent day out, you can travel from Bishops Lydeard
near Taunton to the coastal resort of Minehead, passing by some
stunning scenery across the Quantock
hills.
The Bridgwater to Taunton Canal is worth a visit. Canal boats can be hired on a daily or weekly basis, and organised boat trips are also available. It is possible to hire bicycles to cycle along the canal paths. |
| Shopping |
For people who prefer to spend their leisure time participating in a spot of "retail therapy" Taunton, and Exeter have excellent shopping facilities. A visit to Clarks Village (near Street and Glastonbury) provides a chance to buy directly from various manufacturers factory outlet shops |
| More
Information |
Further information about leisure
and sports facilities can be found on these websites.
http://www.celebratingsomerset.com Taunton Tourist Information Centre, Paul Street, Taunton, Somerset TA1 3PF Telephone 01823 336344 email TAUTIC@ somerset.gov.uk |