Trull, near Taunton, Somerset
Trull Waterfall
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4.8
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1–2 hours
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Why it's Wildland
4.8A modest stone weir on the Sherford Brook makes a small, seasonal cascade at the edge of Trull. It was built to feed a former mill stream; a footbridge and riverside paths make the falls a natural pause on a short village walk.
The appeal here is quiet, local-scale discovery rather than grandeur: a small cascade on the Sherford Brook, with a footbridge and riverside paths close to Trull. Its flow changes with the weather, so it is most rewarding as part of a short walk rather than as a destination-sized waterfall.
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The experience
Pause by the weir and footbridge, then make the falls part of a short riverside or village walk. The water flow is seasonal, so expectations are best kept modest, especially in dry weather.
Things to do
See the stone weir and cascade
Pause beside the footbridge to view the modest cascade where the stone weir crosses the Sherford Brook. Its flow varies with rainfall and may be reduced in dry weather.
15–30 minutes
Include the waterfall on a local walk
The waterfall is included on local routes from Trull and Taunton. One published Komoot loop from Trull is listed at 5.56 km and about 1 hour 27 minutes; check the route map and current conditions before setting out.
About 1 hour 27 minutes for the listed loop
Photograph the changing water
Use the footbridge and riverside setting to frame the small cascade. Water levels vary, so the scene can look different after dry spells and prolonged rain.
Make a day of it
Quick escape · About 1–2 hours
Quick escape: find the cascade
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Start in Trull and follow a local footpath towards the waterfall; confirm the route and access before setting out.
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Pause at the footbridge to see the stone weir and Sherford Brook.
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Return to the village by the same route.
Half day · About 2–3 hours
Make a half day of it: a Trull waterfall loop
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Use a mapped local walking route from Trull that includes the waterfall; check the route details and conditions before departure.
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Allow time to stop at the footbridge and look at the weir and brook.
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Return to Trull. The source row mentions cafés and pubs in the village, but does not identify specific venues; check what is open.
Verified history
The stone weir was built to feed a former mill stream. It sits beside a footbridge on the Sherford Brook, on the eastern edge of Trull.
Hidden details
A weir with a practical purpose — The cascade is formed by a stone weir built to feed a former mill stream, rather than by a natural waterfall. Look for the weir beside the footbridge.
When to go
November · December · January · February · March · April · After recent prolonged rain; no particular time of day is established by the supplied sources.
The cascade is reported to be more pronounced after prolonged rain and may be reduced in dry weather. Wet-season conditions can also make paths muddy or slippery.
Take care after rain: the source row warns that the approach may be muddy and slippery. Check conditions before visiting.
Worth pairing with
Trull village walk
Pair the waterfall with a local footpath or a mapped circular route from Trull; check the route details before setting out.
Trull village cafés or pubs
The source row reports cafés and pubs in Trull but does not identify venues or confirm opening details. Check before visiting.
What to look for
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Look for the stone weir crossing the Sherford Brook and the footbridge beside the cascade. The weir was built to feed a former mill stream
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its flow can be reduced in dry weather and more pronounced after prolonged rain.
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Best time to go
Late autumn to spring after prolonged rain, when the cascade is more likely to be flowing strongly. Check path conditions after wet weather.
Visit after prolonged rain for a stronger flow. Allow extra care on the approach after wet weather, when paths may be muddy or slippery.
How long to spend
1–2 hours
Perfect for
Walkers · Photographers
Practical information
Opening & access
The waterfall is described as being beside a footbridge and riverside paths on the eastern edge of Trull. The source row describes a footpath from the village, but exact access and current conditions should be checked before visiting. Paths may be muddy or slippery after wet weather. Access arrangements are unconfirmed. Check before visiting; do not enter private land or restricted structures.
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Parking
Parking arrangements are not confirmed. Check before visiting.
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Toilets
No toilets directly at the waterfall are reported in the source row. Check before visiting.
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Food & drink
No food facilities are reported at the waterfall. The source row mentions cafés and pubs in Trull, but does not name or verify them; check before visiting.
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Dogs
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Accessibility
A source-row description characterises the approach as relatively flat but potentially difficult for people with mobility issues, particularly after wet weather. Surface and step-free access are not verified. Check before visiting.
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Cost
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Around Trull Waterfall
Within 50 km · approximate straight-line distances
