Mountains & hills · South West England
Wavering Down
In or near Compton Bishop.
Wavering Down — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 211 m.
David Purchase — 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 · 7.1 km
- Dog-friendly
About
Wavering Down is a mountain located in england south west. Elevation: 211 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: Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI
- National Nature Reserve: MENDIP
- Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty: Mendip Hills
- Ramsar wetland: Severn Estuary
Designations sourced from Natural England open data under OGL v3.
Place summary
Wavering Down is a mountain located in South-West England. It is part of the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The area is known for its scenic views and diverse wildlife, making it a popular spot for walkers and nature enthusiasts. Visitors can expect a variety of walking trails that cater to different levels of experience.
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- Coordinates
- 51.2991, -2.8520
- District
- North Somerset
- Parish
- Winscombe and Sandford
- Postcode
- BS25 1DJ
- Parliamentary constituency
- Wells and Mendip Hills
- Nearest railway station
- Puxton Park — 7.1 km
Sources
- osm: n312021505 (ODbL)
Other places nearby
White Cliff Cave
Caves · 0.4 km
Coral Cave
Caves · 0.7 km
Church of St James, Winscombe
Historic churches · 0.9 km
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop
Historic churches · 1.2 km
Barton Cave
Caves · 1.3 km
Compton Bishop
Towns & cities · 1.3 km
Picken's Hole
Caves · 1.4 km
Sandy Hole
Caves · 1.4 km
Denny's Hole
Caves · 1.4 km
Kingswood
Wildlife reserves · 1.5 km
Shute Shelf
Mountain passes · 1.6 km
Old Manor House B&B
B&Bs · 1.6 km
Nearby
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Church of St James, Winscombe
Church of St James, Winscombe — Grade I listed building-listed church in wales-south, United Kingdom.
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Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop
Church of St Andrew, Compton Bishop — Grade I listed church in Compton Bishop, Somerset, England, UK.
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Compton Bishop
Compton Bishop — village and civil parish in Somerset, UK.
Where to eat & stay near Wavering Down
Places to stay
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Old Manor House B&B
Old Manor House B&B — a bed-and-breakfast in england south west.
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Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site
Netherdale Caravan & Camping Site — a campsite in wales south.
📷 5Campsites · South West England
Watersmeet farm campsite
Watersmeet farm campsite — a campsite in england south west.
📷 7Hotels · South West England
The Lamb Inn
The Lamb Inn — a hotel in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South West England
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa
Cheddar Woods Resort & Spa — a caravan park in england south west.
📷 5Caravan parks · South Wales
Summer Lane Parkhomes
Summer Lane Parkhomes — a caravan park in wales south.
Places to eat & drink
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📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
The Pavilion
The Pavilion — a restaurant in wales south.
📷 5Restaurants · South Wales
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie
Muffins Tea Room & Brasserie — a restaurant in wales south.
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📷 5Frequently asked questions
- Where is Wavering Down?
- Wavering Down is in South-West England, United Kingdom (postcode BS25 1DJ), in the parish of Winscombe and Sandford.
- What is Wavering Down?
- Wavering Down — mountain in england south west. Elevation: 211 m.
- How do I get to Wavering Down?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.1 km away. The nearest town is Compton Bishop. Drivers can use postcode BS25 1DJ.
- Is Wavering Down a protected site?
- Yes — Wavering Down is part of the Crook Peak to Shute Shelve Hill SSSI Site of Special Scientific Interest and the MENDIP National Nature Reserve.
- How do I get to Wavering Down?
- The nearest railway station is Puxton Park, about 7.1 km away. Drivers can navigate to postcode BS25 1DJ.