Sandford Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset

England

Sandford Hill

Churchill Sports Centre Sports Centre part of Churchill School complex.
Churchill Sports Centre Credit: Adrian and Janet Quantock

Sandford Hill is a notable geographical feature located in Somerset, England. It is classified as a hill rather than a mountain, as it falls below the height threshold typically used to differentiate between the two. The hill is situated in the southeastern part of Somerset, near the village of Sandford.

Sandford Hill rises to an elevation of approximately 157 meters (515 feet) above sea level, offering panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. It is part of the rolling landscape characteristic of the Mendip Hills, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The hill itself is covered in lush green grass and scattered with bushes and trees, providing a habitat for various species of wildlife.

The summit of Sandford Hill serves as a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts who enjoy the picturesque scenery and the opportunity to observe the diverse flora and fauna. There are a number of walking trails that lead to the top, offering different levels of difficulty to cater to a wide range of fitness levels.

From the summit, visitors can enjoy breathtaking vistas of the surrounding countryside, including the nearby villages, farmland, and the Mendip Hills in the distance. On a clear day, it is even possible to see as far as the Bristol Channel.

Overall, Sandford Hill in Somerset is a captivating and easily accessible natural landmark, attracting both locals and tourists alike with its stunning views and tranquil ambiance.

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Sandford Hill Images

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Churchill Sports Centre Sports Centre part of Churchill School complex.
Churchill Sports Centre
Sports Centre part of Churchill School complex.
Winscombe: south from Droveway Bridge The horses graze by the trackbed of the Cheddar Valley branch railway. The line ran from Yatton, on the Bristol-Exeter main line, via Cheddar, Wells and Shepton Mallet to Witham, near Frome and was closed in the Beeching cuts in the 1960s
Winscombe: south from Droveway Bridge
The horses graze by the trackbed of the Cheddar Valley branch railway. The line ran from Yatton, on the Bristol-Exeter main line, via Cheddar, Wells and Shepton Mallet to Witham, near Frome and was closed in the Beeching cuts in the 1960s
Orchard It is thought that the apples grown here go to a local cider producers.
Orchard
It is thought that the apples grown here go to a local cider producers.
Churchill Green Church of St. John the Baptist. Grade I. 
Anglican Parish Church. 12th Century origin with 14th & 15th Century rebuilding with 1879 restoration.
Churchill Green
Church of St. John the Baptist. Grade I. Anglican Parish Church. 12th Century origin with 14th & 15th Century rebuilding with 1879 restoration.
Access track on to track of dismantled railway, the Strawberry Line
Access track on to track of dismantled railway, the Strawberry Line
Droveway Bridge, near Sandford, Somerset Over the dismantled track of the Strawberry Line.
Droveway Bridge, near Sandford, Somerset
Over the dismantled track of the Strawberry Line.
Droveway Farm, near Sandford
Droveway Farm, near Sandford
Sandford Stone Centre Retail unit for stone & garden products.
Sandford Stone Centre
Retail unit for stone & garden products.
All Saints Church, Sandford
All Saints Church, Sandford
Avon Ski Centre Children's Toboggan Run.
Avon Ski Centre
Children's Toboggan Run.
Churchill Clock Tower Tower built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897.
Churchill Clock Tower
Tower built to commemorate Queen Victoria's Diamond Jubilee 1897.
Cemetery on Ilex Lane Between the villages of Winscombe & Sandford. Consecrated in 1971.
Cemetery on Ilex Lane
Between the villages of Winscombe & Sandford. Consecrated in 1971.
Mooseheart Hotel Former a stately home, purchased by Mooseheart in 1933. Now the British Headquarters of Moose International, a family fraternity.
Mooseheart Hotel
Former a stately home, purchased by Mooseheart in 1933. Now the British Headquarters of Moose International, a family fraternity.
Woodborough Road   Winscombe
Woodborough Road Winscombe
Winscombe Fire Station Winscombe Fire Station, Sandford Road, Winscombe is station number 24 of Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Winscombe Fire Station
Winscombe Fire Station, Sandford Road, Winscombe is station number 24 of Avon Fire & Rescue Service
Lime-kilns These lime-kilns have been worked on this site since the late 18th century.
Lime-kilns
These lime-kilns have been worked on this site since the late 18th century.
Quad Bikes on Sandford Hill There is a quad bike track on the top of Sandford Hill, but it didn't seem to bother the sheep.
Quad Bikes on Sandford Hill
There is a quad bike track on the top of Sandford Hill, but it didn't seem to bother the sheep.
Lime-kiln information plaque
Lime-kiln information plaque
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Sandford Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST4258 (Lat: 51.327096, Lng: -2.825479)

Unitary Authority: North Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Located within 500m of 51.327096,-2.825479
Sandford Hill
Created By: Potlatch 0.10f
Natural: peak
Source: New Popular Edition
Lat/Long: 51.3273227/-2.8253952
Sandford Levvy
Natural: cave_entrance
Source: survey
Survey: gps
Lat/Long: 51.3304115/-2.8210286
Mangle Hole
Natural: cave_entrance
Source: survey
Lat/Long: 51.3297735/-2.8250502
Barrier: stile
Lat/Long: 51.3267485/-2.8187414
Triple Hole
Natural: cave_entrance
Lat/Long: 51.3276911/-2.8240122
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