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The Great Britain Guide

Viewpoints · South West England

Ten Minute Arete

In or near Coleford.

Free admission

Ten Minute Arete is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.

Fairy Cave Quarry from the South East - geograph.org.uk - 5027678

Nick Chipchase — CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons licence

Plan your visit

Typical visit
20 min–45 min
Best time of year
Clear days year-round
Nearest railway station
Cranmore · 4.8 km
  • Free entry
  • Dog-friendly

About

Ten Minute Arete is a named viewpoint in South-East England, marked on Ordnance Survey maps for its outlook. The site is a designated Site of Special Scientific Interest. It sits within the Frome and East Somerset parliamentary constituency. The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 4.8 km away. Postcode area BA3.

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Protected designations

  • Site of Special Scientific Interest: St. Dunstan's Well Catchment SSSI

Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.

Place summary

Ten Minute Arete is a viewpoint located in Stoke St Michael, South-East England, with the postcode BA3. It is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) due to its location within the St. Dunstan's Well Catchment SSSI.

AI-generated from the structured facts on this page (operator, designation, listing, era). Not a substitute for visiting.

Coordinates
51.2276, -2.4899
District
Somerset
Parish
Stoke St Michael
Postcode
BA3 5GJ
Parliamentary constituency
Frome and East Somerset
Nearest railway station
Cranmore4.8 km

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Frequently asked questions

Where is Ten Minute Arete?
Ten Minute Arete is in South-East England, United Kingdom (postcode BA3 5GJ), in the parish of Stoke St Michael.
What is Ten Minute Arete?
Ten Minute Arete is a viewpoint in the United Kingdom.
How do I get to Ten Minute Arete?
The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can use postcode BA3 5GJ.
Is Ten Minute Arete a protected site?
Yes — Ten Minute Arete is part of the St. Dunstan's Well Catchment SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Is Ten Minute Arete free to visit?
Yes, Ten Minute Arete is free to enter.
How do I get to Ten Minute Arete?
The nearest railway station is Cranmore, about 4.8 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BA3 5GJ.