Yeovil Junction to Sherborne

A flat start to the ride, the detour through Bradford Abbas is worth doing. Entering Sherborne takes you along a rough track that lasts for 200 metres. Finding your way through Sherborne is the most challenging part of the whole trip. There are the occasional old metal signs to help 

Highlights
Sherborne 
From an old Abbey to a ruined castle

Sherborne to Castle Cary

A delightful start as you exit Sherborne to gently climb a quiet lane towards Sandford Orcas. The ride continues to undulate as you cycle quiet lanes with some good views especially around the Cadbury Castle area. There are a surprising number of good pubs along this section

Castle Cary to Somerton

A flatter section as you follow the River Cary out of Castle Cary. Crossing the A37 (traffic lights) leads to a more undulating section through pretty villages. The long valley road towards Somerton is a highlight before taking the old road into the former County town of Wessex

Highlight
The pretty ride along the River Cary

Somerton to South Petherton

A quiet loop road through quiet countryside takes you to the lovely town of Langport with its High Street full of lovely independant shops.
The Parrett Cycleway is a converted railway line that is 2km long. The surface is OK for road bikes and is loose gravel. It's used by walkers as well
Mulchelney has an impressive ruined abbey and a Priests House both of which are worth a visit
The road south from here is pretty flat as you finish in the small town at South Petherton

Highlight
Mulchelney Abbey

South Petherton to Ilminster

Through Barrington and into the glorious Dillington Estate, where you are cycling through parkland. A dedicated cyclepath takes you out of the park through the old gates. This avoids Ilminster which is a shame, so take the time to explore this lovely town

Highlight
Dillington Estate

Ilminster to Merriott

You are now in deepest South Somerset as you meandre through the lanes surrounded by agriculture
Dowlish Wake and Hinton St George are pretty villages on route

Highlight
The gentle scenery

Merriott to Montacute

The ride to Stoke-sub-Hamdom isn't a highlight. However the climb over Ham Hill definately is. It's well worth the effort as the views are fantastic. The ride across the top is lovely as well before a steep narrow descent into Montecute

Highlight
Ham Hill

Montecute to Yeovil Junction

The last section and to be honest is the least interesting. However the other seven sections more than make up for this.

Highlight
That you have completed a beautiful 80 mile route