Selworthy Beacon

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Selworthy Beacon

All Saints' Church, Selworthy, Somerset All Saints&#039; Church at Selworthy, Somerset. The Church also has an Ordnance Survey bench mark.
<a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/6999454">SS9146 : Ordnance Survey Bench Mark</a> — All Saints' Church, Selworthy, Somerset Credit: V1ncenze

Selworthy Beacon is a prominent hill located in Somerset, England. Standing at an elevation of 308 meters (1,010 feet), it offers breathtaking views of the surrounding countryside and the Bristol Channel. The beacon is situated within the Exmoor National Park, which is renowned for its natural beauty and diverse wildlife.

The hill is characterized by its rolling grassland, heather-covered slopes, and rocky outcrops. It is a popular destination for walkers and hikers, who are rewarded with stunning vistas from its summit. On clear days, it is possible to see as far as Wales and the Quantock Hills.

Selworthy Beacon is also significant historically. It was used as a beacon site during the Napoleonic Wars to warn of potential invasion. Today, the remnants of the beacon can still be seen, serving as a reminder of the area's past.

The hill is surrounded by an abundance of flora and fauna, including deer, sheep, and a variety of bird species. The diverse habitats found on Selworthy Beacon, such as heathland and woodland, support a wide range of plant life, including gorse, bracken, and bilberry.

Access to Selworthy Beacon is provided by footpaths and trails that wind through the picturesque countryside. Visitors can enjoy a leisurely stroll or a more challenging hike, taking in the natural beauty and tranquility of the area.

Overall, Selworthy Beacon offers a delightful blend of natural beauty, historical significance, and recreational opportunities, making it a must-visit destination for nature enthusiasts and history buffs alike.

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Selworthy Beacon Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.220755/-3.5494734 or Grid Reference SS9147. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

All Saints' Church, Selworthy, Somerset

All Saints' Church at Selworthy, Somerset. The Church also has an Ordnance Survey bench mark. SS9146 : Ordnance Survey Bench Mark

V1ncenze

Ordnance Survey Bench Mark

A very warn mark located at All Saints' Church, Selworthy. These marks were used by Ordnance Survey for mapping purposes. SS9146 : All Saints' Church, Selworthy, Somerset

V1ncenze

Allerford's packhorse bridge

The bridge now only carries those on foot, other traffic takes the ford alongside.

David M Clark

South West Coast Path

The South West Coast Path National Trail - 630 miles of superb coastal walking. From Minehead on the edge of the Exmoor National Park to the shores of Poole Harbour in Dorset. It is the longest of all Britain's National Trails. Website: Link

Lauren

Allerford Post Office c.1970

Still the village Post Office to this day. Allerford, along with Bossington and Selworthy, is contained within the National Trust’s Holnicote Estate, which takes in over 12,000 acres of Exmoor coast and countryside.

Ronald Searle

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the small dam. It marks a point 246.639m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Ordnance Survey Rivet

This OS rivet can be found on the cattle grid. It marks a point 263.801m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

Luccombe : Bossington Hill

Looking towards Bossington Hill and beyond to the Bristol Channel. The Prince of Wales Bridge and Severn Bridge can be seen in the very hazy distance.

Lewis Clarke