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

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.