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Villages · South West England

South Widcombe

In or near Cameley.

South Widcombe — a village in wales south.

A Mendip stone slab stile at Shrowl Bridge - geograph.org.uk - 3912647

Dr Duncan Pepper — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
1 h–2 h
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton · 8.8 km

About

A British village — settlements of this size traditionally cluster a green, parish church, pub and post office around historic land routes.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Severn Estuary SSSI
  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI
  • Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

South Widcombe is a village located in South Wales, within the parish of Hinton Blewett and the postcode area BS40. It is situated in a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) within the Mendip Hills. The village is also part of two Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI): the Severn Estuary SSSI and the Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI. These designations highlight the area's ecological significance and natural landscapes.

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Coordinates
51.3075, -2.6025
Parish
Hinton Blewett
Postcode
BS40 6BL
Parliamentary constituency
North East Somerset and Hanham
Nearest railway station
Midsomer Norton8.8 km

Sources

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Where to eat & stay near South Widcombe

Places to stay

Cameley, St James - geograph.org.uk - 5502877📷 5

Hotels · South West England

Cameley Lodge

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Chew Valley Caravan Park

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Campsites · South West England

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Arnhem Memorial inscription - geograph.org.uk - 2526712📷 5

Campsites · South West England

Old Mills Campsite

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Campsites · South Wales

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Caravan parks · South West England

Old Down Touring Park

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Places to eat & drink

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Historic pubs · South West England

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Bekynton Brasserie

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Historic pubs · South West England

Fir Tree Inn

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Frequently asked questions

Where is South Widcombe?
South Widcombe is in South Wales, United Kingdom (postcode BS40 6BL), in the parish of Hinton Blewett.
What is South Widcombe?
South Widcombe — a village in wales south.
How do I get to South Widcombe?
The nearest railway station is Midsomer Norton, about 8.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BS40 6BL.
Is South Widcombe a protected site?
Yes — South Widcombe is part of the Severn Estuary SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the Burledge Sidelands and Meadows SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
How do I get to South Widcombe?
Drivers can navigate to postcode BS40 6BL. It sits within the North East Somerset and Hanham parliamentary constituency.