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3About Bishops Lydeard
Bishops Lydeard is a Somerset village nestled below the Quantock Hills, about 8 miles northwest of Taunton via the A358. The M5 provides main access, with Junction 25 being most convenient for visitors. It's the starting point for the West Somerset Railway, England's longest heritage steam line running 20 miles to Minehead.
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Bishops Lydeard is in England, at 51.059, -3.188 - about 17 km north of Budleigh.
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What is the closest airport to Bishops Lydeard?
The closest airport to Bishops Lydeard is Exeter International Airport, 57 km (about 47 min by car). Other airports nearby: Bristol Airport.