Russell's Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Sedgemoor

England

Russell's Hill

White's Drove Followed by Restricted Byway WS 5/19, with overhanging ashes and other trees. Seen from where it leaves North Chine Drove. — White's Drove Credit: Derek Harper

Russell's Hill is a small hill located in the county of Somerset, in the southwest of England. Situated near the town of Taunton, it is part of the wider Quantock Hills, which is designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With an elevation of approximately 195 meters (640 feet), Russell's Hill is not particularly high compared to other mountains or hills in the region, but it offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The hill is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, heather, and scattered trees, creating a picturesque landscape.

The area around Russell's Hill is also rich in wildlife, with various species of birds, butterflies, and small mammals inhabiting the hillside. Visitors can often spot buzzards soaring overhead or catch glimpses of deer and foxes roaming the area.

There are various footpaths and trails that wind their way up to the summit of Russell's Hill, making it a popular spot for hiking and walking enthusiasts. The hill provides a great opportunity for outdoor activities such as picnicking, birdwatching, and photography.

Overall, Russell's Hill in Somerset offers a peaceful and scenic escape for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts, providing breathtaking views and a chance to connect with the natural beauty of the Quantock Hills.

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Russell's Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.20777/-2.7593547 or Grid Reference ST4745. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

White's Drove Followed by Restricted Byway WS 5/19, with overhanging ashes and other trees. Seen from where it leaves North Chine Drove.

White's Drove

Followed by Restricted Byway WS 5/19, with overhanging ashes and other trees. Seen from where it leaves North Chine Drove.

Webb's Rhyne <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/95493">ST4846 : Knowle Moor</a> shows the rhyne looking in the other direction from Knowle Moor Drove, on a rather lovelier day. Set against the western end of Yarley Hill in the background is part of the village of Bleadney, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4846">ST4846</a>.

Webb's Rhyne

ST4846 : Knowle Moor shows the rhyne looking in the other direction from Knowle Moor Drove, on a rather lovelier day. Set against the western end of Yarley Hill in the background is part of the village of Bleadney, in ST4846.

Knowle Moor Drove The drove runs dead straight for nearly two kilometres; this view from the junction with Marchey Drove, looks along the southwestern 450 metres of that stretch. On the right, partly hidden by a tree, is Barrow Hill.

Knowle Moor Drove

The drove runs dead straight for nearly two kilometres; this view from the junction with Marchey Drove, looks along the southwestern 450 metres of that stretch. On the right, partly hidden by a tree, is Barrow Hill.

Lower River Axe The river, really a former irrigation channel and millstream, flows (there&#039;s water in there somewhere) towards the camera heading for Panborough Moor, where it meets the real River Axe. In the background is Scotland House. View from Knowle Moor Drove.

Lower River Axe

The river, really a former irrigation channel and millstream, flows (there's water in there somewhere) towards the camera heading for Panborough Moor, where it meets the real River Axe. In the background is Scotland House. View from Knowle Moor Drove.

Lower River Axe See <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588558">ST4845 : Lower River Axe</a>; this view, looking downstream from the same spot, demonstrates there is water in the channel.

Lower River Axe

See ST4845 : Lower River Axe; this view, looking downstream from the same spot, demonstrates there is water in the channel.

Knowle Moor Drove Looking along the start of the straight stretch of the drove described in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588503">ST4845 : Knowle Moor Drove</a>, from the same spot as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588558">ST4845 : Lower River Axe</a> and <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588604">ST4845 : Lower River Axe</a>, with the Mendips across the levels on the left.

Knowle Moor Drove

Looking along the start of the straight stretch of the drove described in ST4845 : Knowle Moor Drove, from the same spot as ST4845 : Lower River Axe and ST4845 : Lower River Axe, with the Mendips across the levels on the left.

Reed Farm Looking up the drive to the farm from the B3139.

Reed Farm

Looking up the drive to the farm from the B3139.

Rhyne near Bleadney A view from Tilley&#039;s Drove along a rhyne past some farm buildings.

Rhyne near Bleadney

A view from Tilley's Drove along a rhyne past some farm buildings.

Rhyne near Bleadney Looking in the other direction from the spot where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588714">ST4745 : Rhyne near Bleadney</a> was taken, on the other side of Tilley&#039;s Drove. Ahead is <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/93989">ST4745 : Panborough Hill</a> - mapped as Barrow Hill - with Barrow House Farm at its foot.

Rhyne near Bleadney

Looking in the other direction from the spot where ST4745 : Rhyne near Bleadney was taken, on the other side of Tilley's Drove. Ahead is ST4745 : Panborough Hill - mapped as Barrow Hill - with Barrow House Farm at its foot.

Gate and field, Yeap's Drove <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/89431">ST4844 : The Road down to Godney</a> was taken further down this road to the left. This looks across it and across a meadow beyond. The prominent clump of trees and the distant Brook Farm to its left are both in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4744">ST4744</a>.

Gate and field, Yeap's Drove

ST4844 : The Road down to Godney was taken further down this road to the left. This looks across it and across a meadow beyond. The prominent clump of trees and the distant Brook Farm to its left are both in ST4744.

Crossroads on the levels Yeap&#039;s Drove gives way to Tilley&#039;s Drove. Ahead is Barrow Hill, in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/gridref/ST4745">ST4745</a>.

Crossroads on the levels

Yeap's Drove gives way to Tilley's Drove. Ahead is Barrow Hill, in ST4745.

North Chine Drove A lane across the levels, with Yarley Hill visible ahead.

North Chine Drove

A lane across the levels, with Yarley Hill visible ahead.

Panborough Drain Diversion Seen from North Chine Drove; on the right is Lewis&#039;s Drove.

Panborough Drain Diversion

Seen from North Chine Drove; on the right is Lewis's Drove.

North Chine Drove and Rhyne This is taken from the same junction as <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2588921">ST4645 : Panborough Drain Diversion</a>, and it look as if traffic is being encouraged to divert, not into Panborough Drain Diversion, but into the unnamed rhyne alongside the drove.

North Chine Drove and Rhyne

This is taken from the same junction as ST4645 : Panborough Drain Diversion, and it look as if traffic is being encouraged to divert, not into Panborough Drain Diversion, but into the unnamed rhyne alongside the drove.

Panborough Drain Diversion The rhyne runs beside Lewis&#039;s Drove, here approaching Laurel Farm. I fell off the bike here; look, I hadn&#039;t ridden one for thirteen years, okay? Luckily I didn&#039;t end up in the rhyne. Maize on the left.

Panborough Drain Diversion

The rhyne runs beside Lewis's Drove, here approaching Laurel Farm. I fell off the bike here; look, I hadn't ridden one for thirteen years, okay? Luckily I didn't end up in the rhyne. Maize on the left.

Works by Lewis's Drove Part of a peat works north of the junction with Westhay Moor Drove.

Works by Lewis's Drove

Part of a peat works north of the junction with Westhay Moor Drove.

Lewis's Drove Looking in the other direction from the spot where <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/2589308">ST4643 : Works by Lewis's Drove</a> was taken. A tractor and trailer from the peat works has just reached the T-junction with Westhay Moor Drove near the pine trees.

Lewis's Drove

Looking in the other direction from the spot where ST4643 : Works by Lewis's Drove was taken. A tractor and trailer from the peat works has just reached the T-junction with Westhay Moor Drove near the pine trees.

North Drain, Westhay Moor

North Drain, Westhay Moor

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Russell's Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST4745 (Lat: 51.20777, Lng: -2.7593547)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Sedgemoor

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

Located within 500m of 51.20777,-2.7593547

Panborough

Created By: Potlatch 0.10f

Place: hamlet

Source: New Popular Edition

Wikidata: Q29982496

Lat/Long: 51.2076454/-2.7577581

Barrow Hill

Place: locality

Source: OS OpenData StreetView

Lat/Long: 51.2061781/-2.7533042

Pub

The Panborough In

Lat/Long: 51.2072773/-2.7580181

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2113479/-2.7565911

Ford: yes

Lat/Long: 51.2113479/-2.7565911

Post Box

Mapillary: 795083802623181

Operator: Royal Mail

Operator Wikidata: Q638098

Post Box Mounting: pier

Post Box Type: lamp

Lat/Long: 51.2073747/-2.7582701

The data included in this document is from www.openstreetmap.org. The data is made available under ODbL.

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