Callow Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Callow Hill

Hurn Drove The oak tree to the right of the camera provides welcome shelter while donning a raincoat as the heavens have opened. This is at the junction of Tripps, Yeap&#039;s, Godney and Hurn Droves. — Hurn Drove Credit: Derek Harper

Callow Hill is a small but prominent hill located in Somerset, England. Situated near the town of Bridgwater, it forms part of the greater Mendip Hills range. Despite its modest height of only 205 meters (672 feet), Callow Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside, making it a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The hill is known for its distinctive cone-shaped summit, which is covered in lush green vegetation, including grasses, ferns, and wildflowers. The slopes are predominantly grassy, with a few scattered trees and shrubs dotting the landscape. The diverse flora and fauna found on Callow Hill make it a haven for wildlife, attracting a wide variety of bird species, small mammals, and insects.

Callow Hill is crisscrossed by a network of footpaths and trails, allowing visitors to explore its natural beauty at their own pace. One of the most popular routes is the circular walk that starts from the nearby village of Cannington and takes hikers up to the summit, offering breathtaking views of the Somerset Levels and the Bristol Channel.

In addition to its natural attractions, Callow Hill also has historical significance. It is believed to have been used as a burial site during the Bronze Age, with several ancient barrows scattered across its slopes. These barrows act as a reminder of the area's rich cultural heritage and provide a glimpse into the lives of the people who once inhabited this land.

Overall, Callow Hill in Somerset is a picturesque and accessible destination, offering a blend of natural beauty, wildlife, and historical intrigue, making it a must-visit location for those seeking to immerse themselves in the charm of the English countryside.

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Callow Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.196505/-2.7075047 or Grid Reference ST5044. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Hurn Drove

The oak tree to the right of the camera provides welcome shelter while donning a raincoat as the heavens have opened. This is at the junction of Tripps, Yeap's, Godney and Hurn Droves.

Derek Harper

Towards Shott's Farm

A rainswept corner of the levels, seen from Hurn Drove.

Derek Harper

Junction of droves near Hurn Farm

The unusually winding route of the lanes is determined by the circuitous course of the River Sheppey, just to the right. Left here is Leaze Drove; right is Ashmoor Drove. ST4944 : Turning for Bleadney shows the junction from the opposite side. It's raining steadily, which explains the water on the lens in spite of best efforts to keep it dry.

Derek Harper

Ashmoor Drove

A large tree offers a chance to dry the lens (see ST4944 : Junction of droves near Hurn Farm) while the rain continues. Across the levels in Longstring Farm at the foot of Yarley Hill.

Derek Harper

Field near Henton

Looking up the slopes of Yarley Hill from the B3139 east of Henton.

Derek Harper

Ripple Farm

A farmhouse on the B3139 at the east end of Henton.

Derek Harper

Yeap's Drove, Westhay Moor

Ken Grainger

View from Godney Drove, looking south east

Rob Purvis

Christ Church, Henton

Peter Wood

Flow Measuring Station on River Sheppey

The River Sheppey is a significant watercourse on this part of the Somerset Levels, taking water from the foot of the Mendips at Wells, meandering around Godney and into the rhynes that feed the River Brue. The Environment Agency monitor the river flow and can thus predict flooding: data available at Link

Edwin Graham

Pasture on Yeap's Drove

With bent gate. Looking northeast over part of Godney Moor. Google Earth imagery from 2009 shows that these drains had been recently cleared, with bare banks, and an unbent gate.

M J Richardson

Pasture from Yeap's Drove

Looking east across one of the many low-lying fields in the area separated by drains.

M J Richardson

B3139 towards Henton

J.Hannan-Briggs

HENTON, Somerset

Christ Church is a Victorian structure.

ChurchCrawler

Cows in Orchard

I'm surprised that in December the cows are not in sheds.

Graham Richards

Derelict House on the Levels

It amazes me that there are houses on the levels. They must flood from time to time and what with global warming!!! The area is marked as Piggery on the 25,000 map but there are no pigs there now.

Graham Richards