National Cycle Route 26

National Route 26 of the National Cycle Network runs from Portishead on the Somerset coast to the Isle of Portland on the Dorset coast through Wells, Castle Cary, Yeovil, Weymouth and Dorchester.[1] It also has many small villages along the way.

National Cycle Route 26
Length138 km (86 mi)
Established1983
TrailheadsPortishead (Somerset)
Usecycling
Highest point750 ft (230 m)
Lowest point0 ft (0 m)
SeasonAll
MonthsAll
WaymarkSustran's blue cycle waymarkers which have the number 26.
SightsThe Strawberry Line
Maintained bySustrans' National Cycle Network

Some northern sections near Portishead and Cheddar have ongoing gaps where local groups are working to complete the path.

Waymark

Sustran's blue cycle waymarkers which have the number 26.UK traffic sign identifying a cycle route 26 

Routes

This route has several sections:[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Route 26". Walk Wheel Cycle Trust. Retrieved 2026-08-02.
  2. ↑ "National Cycle Route 26". www.gps-routes.co.uk. Retrieved 2026-08-02.