Stage 3: Chard to Burnham-on-Sea
Tuesday 9th September

The Tour of Britain
The Tour of Britain

Welcome to Stage 3 of the 2008 Tour of Britain which will see the riders racing from Chard to Burnham on Sea. Along the way there are plenty of challenges for the riders including 3 E.ON King of the Mountains climbs. Check back here for updated and more detailed information on this stage in the coming weeks and months.

Chard

The historic market town of Chard is the most southerly town in Somerset, only a mile from the Devon border, at the foot of the unspoilt Blackdown Hills. This ancient borough has a spacious high street flanked by two streams, many interesting buildings and a wide variety of shops.

Burnham-on-Sea

Burnham on Sea has all the charm of a traditional seaside resort with its own distinct character. It is famous for its unique nine-legged lighthouse and the Pavilion, which is the shortest pier in the country. Seven miles of sandy beaches extend north to Berrow and Brean, with views out to Bridgwater Bay and the Welsh coast.

Okm Chard
10:00
12km Staple Hill : KOM
10:30
28km Hemyock
10:50
36km Willand
11:00
46km Tiverton
11:20
65km Witheridge
11:45
82km South Molton
12:10
94km North Molton Ridge : KOM
12:30
106km Exford
12:45
125km Dunster
13:15
135km Williton
13:30
150km Bishops Lydeard
13:55
156km Cothelstone Hill : KOM
14:00
168km Bridgewater
14:20
174km Dunball
14:30
178km Huntspill
14:35
185km Burnham-on-Sea
14:45