Storridge Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Storridge Hill

Footpath heading up hill near Venn
Footpath heading up hill near Venn Credit: Rob Purvis

Storridge Hill is a prominent geographical feature located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated near the village of Storridge, the hill is part of the wider Malvern Hills range, which stretches across the border between England and Wales. While not classified as a mountain, it still offers impressive elevation and scenic views.

Rising to a height of approximately 328 meters (1,076 feet), Storridge Hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. The hill is characterized by its distinctive shape, with a gently sloping eastern side and a steeper western face. Its summit provides panoramic vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the picturesque Malvern Hills and the Herefordshire Plain.

Storridge Hill is primarily composed of sedimentary rocks, notably sandstone and limestone, which contribute to its unique physical characteristics. The hill is also home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, with heathland, grassland, and woodland habitats providing a haven for various species. Visitors can expect to encounter a variety of wildflowers, butterflies, and birds while exploring the hill.

The area surrounding Storridge Hill is rich in history, with evidence of human activity dating back thousands of years. Archaeological remains, including Iron Age hillforts and Bronze Age burial mounds, can be found in the vicinity, offering insights into the region's ancient past.

Overall, Storridge Hill is a scenic and historically significant landmark in Somerset, attracting visitors who seek to enjoy its natural beauty and explore its cultural heritage.

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Storridge Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.05913/-3.5039289 or Grid Reference SS9429. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Footpath heading up hill near Venn
Footpath heading up hill near Venn
Fields and woodland near Venn
Fields and woodland near Venn
Wimbleball dam spillway and fields
Wimbleball dam spillway and fields
Wimbleball dam and woodland
Wimbleball dam and woodland
River below Wimbleball dam, looking west
River below Wimbleball dam, looking west
Cattle grid and bridge in Hartford Bottom
Cattle grid and bridge in Hartford Bottom
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Dam Looking down towards the water. It's normally a lot higher.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Dam
Looking down towards the water. It's normally a lot higher.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake The 161 feet (49 m) high dam is of concrete buttress construction and impounds the River Haddeo to provide a water storage capacity of some 21,000 megalitres over an area of 374 acres (1.51 km2)
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake
The 161 feet (49 m) high dam is of concrete buttress construction and impounds the River Haddeo to provide a water storage capacity of some 21,000 megalitres over an area of 374 acres (1.51 km2)
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake Managed by the charity South West Lakes Trust, the lake offers a popular location for walking, camping, birdwatching, angling, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing and kayaking.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake
Managed by the charity South West Lakes Trust, the lake offers a popular location for walking, camping, birdwatching, angling, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, rowing and kayaking.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake Some ducks on the banks of the water.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake
Some ducks on the banks of the water.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake The lake is almost at less than 50 per cent capacity.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake
The lake is almost at less than 50 per cent capacity.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Dam The opposite side of the lake where the River Hadeo flows.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Dam
The opposite side of the lake where the River Hadeo flows.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake The lake is almost at less than 20 per cent capacity.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake
The lake is almost at less than 20 per cent capacity.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake The dam constructed in the 1970s and completed in 1979.
Brompton Regis : Wimbleball Lake
The dam constructed in the 1970s and completed in 1979.
Haddeo Valley Lady Harriet Acland's drive in the Haddeo valley near the village of Bury.
Haddeo Valley
Lady Harriet Acland's drive in the Haddeo valley near the village of Bury.
View south-west from Haddon Hill
View south-west from Haddon Hill
Brompton Regis: ford at Hartford The ford is a crossing of the Pulham River, a tributary of the Haddeo. The location was revisited by the photographer in October 2005 and in all essentials the view remains the same, although the light conditions did not obtain
Brompton Regis: ford at Hartford
The ford is a crossing of the Pulham River, a tributary of the Haddeo. The location was revisited by the photographer in October 2005 and in all essentials the view remains the same, although the light conditions did not obtain
Brompton Regis: Hartford Track and bridleway in the Haddeo valley leading to Bury. Looking west
Brompton Regis: Hartford
Track and bridleway in the Haddeo valley leading to Bury. Looking west
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Storridge Hill is located at Grid Ref: SS9429 (Lat: 51.05913, Lng: -3.5039289)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.05913,-3.5039289
Storridge Plantations
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.0561805/-3.502784
Butcher's Field Plantation
Place: locality
Lat/Long: 51.0562876/-3.4984324
Storridge Hill
Access: private
Ele: 327
Natural: peak
Lat/Long: 51.0622127/-3.5031574
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