Hills Park

Downs, Moorland in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Hills Park

Stert Drove at Marsh Farm — Stert Drove at Marsh Farm Credit: David Smith

Hills Park is a picturesque natural reserve located in Somerset, England. The park encompasses a diverse landscape, featuring rolling hills, expansive downs, and vast moorland. Spanning over a significant area, Hills Park offers visitors a unique opportunity to explore and immerse themselves in the region's breathtaking natural beauty.

The park's hills offer stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, with their gentle slopes covered in lush green vegetation. These hills are a haven for hikers and nature enthusiasts, who can enjoy leisurely walks while taking in the peaceful ambiance. Additionally, the downs within Hills Park provide a perfect setting for picnics and outdoor activities, attracting families and groups of friends.

The moorland within the park is a striking contrast to the hills and downs. It is characterized by vast expanses of open land, covered in heather and other low-growing vegetation. Moorland wildlife, such as grouse and rabbits, can often be spotted amidst the rugged terrain. Birdwatchers also frequent the area to catch a glimpse of various species that call the moorland home.

Hills Park is not only a haven for nature enthusiasts but also serves as an essential habitat for various flora and fauna. The park is home to a diverse range of plant species, including wildflowers, ferns, and rare orchids. Animal life in the park is equally rich, with a wide variety of mammals, birds, and insects.

Overall, Hills Park in Somerset offers visitors a tranquil escape into nature, with its rolling hills, vast downs, and rugged moorland. Whether one seeks relaxation, outdoor activities, or wildlife exploration, this natural reserve provides an unforgettable experience for all.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.178178/-3.0756037 or Grid Reference ST2442. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Stert Drove at Marsh Farm

Stert Drove at Marsh Farm

Drought conditions, at Steart Marshes

Drought conditions, at Steart Marshes

Wildlife monitoring raft, Steart Marshes Inside this tunnel is a layer of clay, allowing the collection and identification of wildlife footprints, (eg water voles)

Wildlife monitoring raft, Steart Marshes

Inside this tunnel is a layer of clay, allowing the collection and identification of wildlife footprints, (eg water voles)

Combwich Pill Weaving its way through the village and just before the sluice.

Combwich Pill

Weaving its way through the village and just before the sluice.

Defibrillator in Combwich Now containing a defibrillator, the classic telephone box stands by the sub-station, which itself is very close to the South Moor Main Brook. This spot shows how the latter was re-routed from its natural path and sent past a sluice.

Defibrillator in Combwich

Now containing a defibrillator, the classic telephone box stands by the sub-station, which itself is very close to the South Moor Main Brook. This spot shows how the latter was re-routed from its natural path and sent past a sluice.

Please don't cut me down! A hand-painted sign on the tree makes for pitiful reading.

Please don't cut me down!

A hand-painted sign on the tree makes for pitiful reading.

Waterside benchmark in Combwich Close to Combwich Pill is a set of steps for access to the boats; set into the concrete is a circular benchmark, typical of the type used by the Environment Agency. Oddly, it has no obvious markings that are the usual case.

Waterside benchmark in Combwich

Close to Combwich Pill is a set of steps for access to the boats; set into the concrete is a circular benchmark, typical of the type used by the Environment Agency. Oddly, it has no obvious markings that are the usual case.

Combwich Pill Reaching out into Combwich Reach and thence into the River Parrett.

Combwich Pill

Reaching out into Combwich Reach and thence into the River Parrett.

Resting on Combwich Pill With the Parrett at low tide the boats in Combwich are sat on the mud. Flexible pathways are an essential requirement to access them.

Resting on Combwich Pill

With the Parrett at low tide the boats in Combwich are sat on the mud. Flexible pathways are an essential requirement to access them.

Slipway in Combwich Pill Along with a noticeboard that also doubles as a lifebelt post, the colourful object beyond is an old marker buoy.

Slipway in Combwich Pill

Along with a noticeboard that also doubles as a lifebelt post, the colourful object beyond is an old marker buoy.

Otterhampton Village Hall Somewhat confusingly, the Otterhampton Hall is in Combwich; the former is a tiny but ancient hamlet to the north - Combwich is now a larger village, encompassed by the parish boundaries.

The hall started as a malthouse and associated with &#039;The Towers&#039;, visible behind it. During WWII the village saw an opportunity to form a better meeting place (previous gatherings were held in a local man&#039;s house!) and so purchased the hall in 1944 for £525. Some of the people helped to build and create the hall - all before electricitry had arrived!

The hall was renovated in 1970 and again in 1993, helped by grants from Nuclear Energy.

Neighbouring the hall is a small paddock - home to a large, old, white horse name of Toby.

Otterhampton Village Hall

Somewhat confusingly, the Otterhampton Hall is in Combwich; the former is a tiny but ancient hamlet to the north - Combwich is now a larger village, encompassed by the parish boundaries. The hall started as a malthouse and associated with 'The Towers', visible behind it. During WWII the village saw an opportunity to form a better meeting place (previous gatherings were held in a local man's house!) and so purchased the hall in 1944 for £525. Some of the people helped to build and create the hall - all before electricitry had arrived! The hall was renovated in 1970 and again in 1993, helped by grants from Nuclear Energy. Neighbouring the hall is a small paddock - home to a large, old, white horse name of Toby.

Combwich Common The common is a flat space just behind the embankments of Combwich Reach.

Combwich Common

The common is a flat space just behind the embankments of Combwich Reach.

Combwich leisure space This part of Combwich Common has been set aside with a few pieces of equipment, often singular. As with the rest of the Common, the flood banks are not that high and the river is close at hand.

Combwich leisure space

This part of Combwich Common has been set aside with a few pieces of equipment, often singular. As with the rest of the Common, the flood banks are not that high and the river is close at hand.

Combwich play area A park with lots of new and varied equipment, opened in July, 2020, during the Covid era.

Combwich play area

A park with lots of new and varied equipment, opened in July, 2020, during the Covid era.

The Anchor Inn, Combwich The old watering hole is in Ship Lane, naturally.

The Anchor Inn, Combwich

The old watering hole is in Ship Lane, naturally.

The Somersetshire Drainage Act of 1877 A metal sign informs the populace of the legal ramifications of meddling with the defences or the beach. It is dated November, 1886. Might the law still be on the books?

The Somersetshire Drainage Act of 1877

A metal sign informs the populace of the legal ramifications of meddling with the defences or the beach. It is dated November, 1886. Might the law still be on the books?

Defibrillator on the Anchor Inn An unusually colourful A.E.D. on the side wall of the pub.

Defibrillator on the Anchor Inn

An unusually colourful A.E.D. on the side wall of the pub.

Welcome to Steart Marshes A sign denotes that the landscape will be given over more to wildlife. The path generally is close to the riverbanks.

Welcome to Steart Marshes

A sign denotes that the landscape will be given over more to wildlife. The path generally is close to the riverbanks.

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Hills Park is located at Grid Ref: ST2442 (Lat: 51.178178, Lng: -3.0756037)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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