Where is Quantock Hills?

Quantock Hills is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode TA4 4BD), in the parish of Bicknoller.

How do I get to Quantock Hills?

The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can use postcode TA4 4BD.

Is Quantock Hills a protected site?

Yes — Quantock Hills is part of the The Quantocks SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Quantock Hills National Landscape (AONB).

How do I get to Quantock Hills?

The nearest railway station is Stogumber, about 3.4 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode TA4 4BD.

Museums · South West England

Quantock Hills

In or near Tolland.

♿ Wheelchair: limited

The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England, consist of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land. They were England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty,

The Track to Halsway Post - geograph.org.uk - 3311858 — Chris Andrews — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit: 1.5 h–3 h
Best time of year: Year-round
Nearest railway station: Stogumber · 3.4 km

Family-friendly
Limited wheelchair access

Getting there & planning your visit

To visit Quantock Hills, the nearest railway station is Stogumber, which is 3.4 km away. The postcode for sat-nav is TA4 4BD. Entry is free, but accessibility is limited for wheelchair users.

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The Quantock Hills west of Bridgwater in Somerset, England, consist of heathland, oak woodlands, ancient parklands and agricultural land. They were England's first Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, designated in 1956, and now termed a National Landscape. Natural England have designated the Quantock Hills as a national character area. They are entirely surrounded by another: the Vale of Taunton and Quantock Fringes. The hills run from the Vale of Taunton Deane in the south, for about 15 miles (24 km) to the north-west, ending at Kilve and West Quantoxhead on the coast of the Bristol Channel. They form the western border of Sedgemoor and the Somerset Levels. From the top of the hills on a clear day, it is possible to see Glastonbury Tor and the Mendips to the east, Wales as far as the Gower Peninsula to the north, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor to the west, and the Blackdown Hills to the south. The highest point on the Quantocks is Wills Neck, at 1,261 feet (384 m). Soil types and weather combine to support the hills' plants and animals. In 1970, an area of 6,194.5 acres (2,506.8 ha) was designated as a Biological Site of Special Scientific Interest. Archaeological landscape features include Bronze Age round barrows, extensive ancient field systems and Iron Age hill forts. Roman silver coins have been discovered in West Bagborough. The hills are popular with walkers, mountain bikers, horse riders and tourists who explore paths such as the Coleridge Way.

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Protected designations

Site of Special Scientific Interest: The Quantocks SSSI
Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Quantock Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

From the Wikipedia article

Excerpt from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0. See the source article linked in Sources below.

Background

History

Evidence of activity in the Quantocks from prehistoric times includes finds of Mesolithic flints at North Petherton and Broomfield and many Bronze Age round barrows (marked on maps as tumulus, plural tumuli), such as Thorncombe Barrow above Bicknoller. Several ancient stones can be seen, such as the Triscombe Stone and the Long Stone above Holford. Many of the tracks along ridges of the Quantocks probably originated as ancient ridgeways. The Dowsborough fort has an oval shape, with a single rampart and ditch (univallate) following the contours of the hill top, enclosing an area of 7 acre. The main entrance is to the east, towards Nether Stowey, with a simpler opening to the north west,…

Sourced from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Coordinates: 51.1442, -3.2331
District: Somerset
Parish: Bicknoller
Postcode: TA4 4BD
Parliamentary constituency: Tiverton and Minehead
Nearest railway station: Stogumber — 3.4 km
Official site: www.quantockhills.com

Sources

wikipedia: Quantock Hills (CC BY-SA 4.0)

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Where to eat & stay near Quantock Hills

Places to stay

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Hotels · South West England

Combe House Hotel

Combe House Hotel — a hotel in england south west.

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Campsites · South West England

Moorhouse Farm Campsite

Moorhouse Farm Campsite — a campsite in england south west.

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Campsites · South West England

Quantock Orchard Caravan Park

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B&Bs · South West England

Wick House

Wick House — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.

Home Farm campsite, Doniford - geograph.org.uk - 4802610

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Campsites · South West England

St Audries Bay Holiday Club

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Hostels · South West England

The Campbell Room

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