Event Information for Spectators

Friends and family members of those participating will be able to show their support to the cyclists at the starting point, at various pit stop locations along the route, or at the finishing line celebrations at Station Yard Car Park in West Bay.

Pit Stop Locations

Below we have listed the different locations where spectators can show their support:

Watchet Harbour, Harbour Rd, Watchet, TA23 0AQ (nearest toilets opp. railway station)
Bishops Lydeard Football Club, Cothelstone Rd, Bishops Lydeard, TA4 3BA
Taunton Rugby Football club, Hyde Lane, Taunton, TA2 8BU
Ilminster Ambulance Station, The Butts, Ilminster, TA19 0AX (please note there is one unisex toilet available)
The Royal Oak, Bridport Road, Drimpton, DT8 3RD
Station Yard Car Park, West Bay, DT6 4EW (nearest toilets West Bay Rd Car Park)

Parking

Please ensure that any car being parked on the day of the challenge is parked legally and the relevant charge has been paid where applicable. Please ensure that you do not block driveways or access.

Watchet

Please note that there will be limited parking on Harbour Road on the day of the event.

For up to date information on parking charges and location of car parks please check online: http://www.westsomersetonline.gov.uk/Transport---Streets/Car-Parks---Parking/Car-Parks-in-West-Somerset

West Bay

For up to date information on parking charges and location of car parks please check online: http://www.dorsetforyou.com/travel-dorset/roads-and-driving/parking/car-parks-in-dorset/west-bay

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