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Pictures of The Blackdown Hillsa Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in the county of Somerset
About The Blackdown Hills
The hills are situated between Taunton and Wellington in the west of beautiful Somerset, a county well known for gentle pastures and picturesque villages, and these you get in full measure as you wander the leafy lanes of the Blackdown Hills which is considered a landscape of national importance and an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Walks reveal beautiful forestry, pretty streams, gentle hills, woodlands with carpets of fragrant wild flowers and villages with idyllic wisteria clad cottages. At the heart of many villages lie pretty greens bordered with a welcoming inn or ancient church filled with interesting monuments. The glorious Wellington Monument towers 175 feet above the vale of Taunton Dene, it was built in 1817 to celebrate Wellington's defeat over Napoleon at the Battle of Waterloo. You will find country parks, cafe's, and for those who prefer group activities, tourist information centres provide information on organised walks. The Blackdown Hills are fast becoming a popular tourist destination, the gentle landscape is appealing for its many beauty spots and is an ideal location for a romantic weekend or a longer stay so that you can explore all this lovely region has to offer. Please see below for other recommended attractions and towns to visit near The Blackdown Hills. Planning a visit? Please help support this website by booking your hotels near The Blackdown Hills and uploading your pictures. Please leave a review of this attraction. Distances and directions shown below are approximate. For true driving distances please visit the AA Route Planner Recommended attractions near The Blackdown HillsAll attractions in Somerset Complete A to Z of attractions in England Recommended towns near The Blackdown HillsBroadhembury, in the county of Devon (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SW) Dalwood, in the county of Devon (10.9 miles, 17.5 km, direction SE) Ilminster, in the county of Somerset (11.4 miles, 18.3 km, direction E) Axminster, in the county of Devon (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SE) Holford, a Picturesque Village in the county of Somerset (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction N) Langport, in the county of Somerset (16.0 miles, 25.8 km, direction NE) Axmouth, in the county of Devon (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction S) Seaton, in the county of Devon (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction S) Martock, in the county of Somerset (17.5 miles, 28.2 km, direction E) Pilsdon, in the county of Dorset (18.0 miles, 29.0 km, direction SE) Complete A to Z of towns in England Nearby travel help
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