Mountains & hills · South West England
Shute Shelve Hill
In or near Axbridge.
Shute Shelve Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 232 m.
Lewis Clarke — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence
Plan your visit
- Typical visit
- 3 h–8 h
- Best time of year
- Late spring – early autumn (May–Oct)
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park · 8.0 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Shute Shelve Hill is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 232 m. A named British peak recorded in OpenStreetMap. Peaks are typically named on Ordnance Survey 1:50k mapping.
Photo gallery
Protected designations
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill SSSI
- Site of Special Scientific Interest: Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Shute Shelve Hill is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Mendip Hills, known for its limestone geology and scenic views. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that cater to different skill levels, offering opportunities to explore the natural landscape. The area is popular for outdoor activities, including hiking and wildlife observation.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2962, -2.8202
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Winscombe and Sandford
- Postcode
- BS25 1NP
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 8 km
Sources
- osm: n312389360 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
Shute Shelve Cavern
Caves · 0.6 km
Carcass Cave
Caves · 0.6 km
Shute Shelf
Mountain passes · 0.9 km
Kingswood
Wildlife reserves · 0.9 km
The Axbridge Lion
Theatres · 0.9 km
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge
Historic churches · 1.0 km
Axbridge War Memorial
Memorials & monuments · 1.0 km
The Old Angel
Historic houses · 1.0 km
Old Manor House
Historic houses · 1.0 km
The Lamb Inn
Hotels · 1.0 km
King John's Hunting Lodge
Historic houses · 1.0 km
King John's Hunting Lodge;King John's Hunting Lodge (Axbridge Museum)
Museums · 1.0 km
Nearby
📷 3Caves · South West England
Shute Shelve Cavern
Shute Shelve Cavern is a cave in the United Kingdom.
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The Axbridge Lion
The Axbridge Lion in England South West, United Kingdom.
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Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge
Church of St John the Baptist, Axbridge — Grade I listed building-listed church in england-south-west, United Kingdom.
Where to eat & stay near Shute Shelve Hill
Places to stay
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
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Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South Wales
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 5Hostels · South West England
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel
YHA Cheddar Youth Hostel — a hostel in england south west. Brand: Youth Hostels Association.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shute Shelve Hill?
- Shute Shelve Hill is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1NP), in the parish of Winscombe and Sandford.
- What is Shute Shelve Hill?
- Shute Shelve Hill — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 232 m.
- How do I get to Shute Shelve Hill?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 8.0 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1NP.
- Is Shute Shelve Hill a protected site?
- Yes — Shute Shelve Hill is part of the Axbridge Hill and Fry's Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
- How do I get to Shute Shelve Hill?
- Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1NP. It sits within the Wells and Mendip Hills parliamentary constituency.