Butleigh Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Butleigh Hill

Broad Park Farm Gate This is the entrance to Broad Park Farm. Between Barton St David and Butleigh Glastonbury Tor Can be seen in the background — Broad Park Farm Gate Credit: Glyn Baker

Butleigh Hill is a prominent natural feature located in the county of Somerset, England. Rising to an elevation of around 120 meters (394 feet), it is classified as a hill rather than a mountain due to its relatively modest height. Situated near the village of Butleigh, the hill offers commanding panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

Covered in lush green vegetation, Butleigh Hill is known for its diverse flora and fauna. The slopes of the hill are adorned with a mix of deciduous and coniferous woodland, providing a habitat for various species of plants and animals. The hill's fertile soils also support a rich variety of wildflowers, creating a vibrant and colorful landscape during the blooming seasons.

The hill is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts and nature lovers. It is a favored spot for hiking, offering a range of trails for all abilities. Visitors can explore the hill's winding paths, admiring the stunning vistas and enjoying the tranquility of the countryside. The summit of Butleigh Hill provides an excellent viewpoint, allowing visitors to see as far as the Mendip Hills to the northeast and Glastonbury Tor to the west.

Butleigh Hill has a historical significance as well. It is believed to have been the site of an Iron Age hillfort, with remnants of earthworks and ditches still visible today. These archaeological features offer a glimpse into the area's ancient past and attract those interested in history and heritage.

In conclusion, Butleigh Hill in Somerset is a picturesque and ecologically diverse natural landmark. With its scenic beauty, recreational opportunities, and historical significance, it is a destination that appeals to a wide range of visitors.

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Butleigh Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.087597/-2.6884651 or Grid Reference ST5132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broad Park Farm Gate

This is the entrance to Broad Park Farm. Between Barton St David and Butleigh Glastonbury Tor Can be seen in the background

Glyn Baker

Kingweston

Kingweston is on a road to nowhere there is one road in and a foot path out the other side.

Glyn Baker

Quarry Lane

Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross

Glyn Baker

Rose and Portcullis

A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at Link

Glyn Baker

St Leonardâs Church Butleigh.

It is believed that this was a sacred site long before Christian times

Glyn Baker

Butleigh Village Green

This is the village green in Butleigh, the stone was placed to mark the second millennium A.D (one year early like most of the rest of the world!). The white house in the background was built in 1699, and the building next door to the right is still the village school.

Glyn Baker

The Approach to Kingweston Church

The view is from the public footpath, which extends in a south easterly direction from the Butleigh road. Kingweston House is also just visible behind the church.

Mike Searle

All Saints Church - Kingweston

A Victorian church by C. E. Giles in 1855.

Mike Searle

Kingweston House

Late Georgian house, Grade II listed, built on the site of a Tudor house. Now a part of Millfield School.

Mike Searle

Kingweston House (2)

Mike Searle

Lodge Entrance to Kingweston House and Church

The view is from the gravel path to Kingweston of the former Lodge of Kingweston House.

Mike Searle

Butleigh Cross

This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.

Mike Searle

Butleigh Cross (2)

Mike Searle

Walk through Staddlecombe Plantation

Although not a public right of way; this path seems to be open to enjoy a wooded through-route from Kingweston church to Muncombe Hill.

Jonathan Billinger

A gloomy monument

By the side of a footpath through Great Breach Wood is a memorial to the victim of a shooting accident.

Neville Goodman

The accidental discharge of a gun.....

"By the accidental discharge of a gun...." The inscription on the pink granite of this memorial in Great Breach wood is not made easy to read by its gloomy location out of the sun. The memorial was erected by the victim's only sister.

Neville Goodman

Woodland walks

Combe Hill is private land, but the landlord, together with the Forestry Commission, manage a delightful wood, with information boards and waymarked paths.

Neville Goodman