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About The Blackdown Hills
Fascinating scenic area where you can enjoy an extraordinary variety of scenery ranging from tiny coppices to vast woodlands, all of which offer protective cover to a rich array of wildlife habitation.
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.
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Recommended attractions near The Blackdown Hills | (5.4 miles, 8.7 km, direction NE) The turbulent past of historic Taunton Castle, is masked by its transformation into a luxurious comfortable hotel with an award..... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |  | (9.8 miles, 15.8 km, direction N) Nature reserve and visitor centre. Headquarters of the Somerset Wildlife Trust... Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels |  | (11.5 miles, 18.5 km, direction E) .. Information | Pictures (15) | Hotels |  | (11.8 miles, 19.0 km, direction S) 17th-century thatched Baptist meeting house, constructed approx 1653... Information | Pictures (13) | Hotels |  | (13.3 miles, 21.3 km, direction SE) .. Information | Pictures (1) | Hotels | All attractions in SomersetComplete A to Z of attractions in EnglandRecommended towns & villages near The Blackdown Hills | (9.0 miles, 14.5 km, direction SW) Broadhembury is an idyllic village which is an oasis of calm and beauty lying at the edge of the Blackdown Hills... Information | Pictures (4) | Hotels |  | (13.4 miles, 21.5 km, direction SE) Famous for its carpets often likened to Turkish, Axminster was one of the first West Saxon settlements formed along the River Axe in Devon... Information | Pictures (43) | Hotels |  | (15.5 miles, 24.9 km, direction N) Holford lies in a peaceful wooded valley at the foot of the lovely Quantock Hills crowning the landscape where the county of Somerset sweeps towards the coast... Information | Pictures (2) | Hotels |  | (16.5 miles, 26.5 km, direction S) This quiet resort of colourwashed cottages sitting at the edge of the River Axe was once an important south Devon port... Information | Pictures (5) | Hotels |  | (17.0 miles, 27.4 km, direction S) The town is mostly Victorian and Edwardian in character, you only have to cast your eyes above today's modern shop fronts to see handsome overhanging bay windows which belong firmly to another era... Information | Pictures (55) | Hotels | All towns in SomersetComplete A to Z of towns in EnglandNearby travel help| M5 Junction 26 | | Taunton Station | | M5 Junction 25 | | Tiverton Parkway Station | | Exeter Airport | | Cardiff International Airport |
Hotels near The Blackdown Hills |  Best Western Rumwell Manor HotelRumwell, Taunton, Somerset, England (4.0 miles, 6.5 km, direction N) Conveniently located 2 miles from Taunton, yet set amidst 5 acres of landscaped grounds with stunning country views. Rumwell Manor Hotel is ideally located for both leisure and business guests visitin... More info and book online.. Price from £60.00 |  | Meryan House HotelBishops Hull Rd, Bishops Hull, Taunton, Somerset, England (5.1 miles, 8.2 km, direction N) A charming period residence over 300 years old, set in its own grounds. Somewhere to relax and enjoy. Set in delightful grounds, only one mile from the centre of Taunton. The owners have opened up t... More info and book online.. Price from £68.00 |  |  The Corner House HotelPark Street, Taunton, Somerset, England (5.3 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) The Corner House Hotel, in the heart of Taunton, is a new breed of hotel for the 21st century. Fully refurbished in April 2003, we have retained all of the features of this charming Victorian building... More info and book online.. Price from £54.00 |  | Brookfield House16 Wellington Road, Taunton, Somerset, England (5.4 miles, 8.6 km, direction NE) Brookfield House is a family run Grade ii listed Georgian property located in the centre of Taunton. We are EXCLUSIVELY NON SMOKING and all bedrooms are en suite. Ian & Jill are the resident owners ... More info and book online.. Price from £50.00 |  |  Salisbury House Hotel14 Billetfield, Taunton, Somerset, England (5.5 miles, 8.9 km, direction NE) Quality town centre hotel in an unrivalled location. Central to all amenities with own car park. The Salisbury House Hotel is a family owned independent hotel, situated in an unrivalled town centre ... More info and book online.. Price from £69.00 | More hotels near The Blackdown Hills... |
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