Hay Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Hay Hill

Wookey (Somerset) St Matthew's church Not to be confused with Wookey Hole which has its own church. — Wookey (Somerset) St Matthew's church Credit: ChurchCrawler

Hay Hill is a prominent hill located in the county of Somerset, England. It is part of the Mendip Hills, which is a range of limestone hills and plateaus. Standing at an elevation of approximately 272 meters (892 feet), Hay Hill offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill itself is characterized by its gently sloping sides, covered in lush green grass and dotted with wildflowers. The summit of Hay Hill is relatively flat, making it an ideal spot for picnics or leisurely walks. The hill is accessible by footpaths and is a popular destination for hikers and nature enthusiasts.

The area surrounding Hay Hill is predominantly rural, consisting of rolling farmland and small villages. The hill is situated near the village of Priddy, which is known for its annual sheep fair and traditional farming practices. The landscape is dotted with dry stone walls, hedgerows, and the occasional stand of trees, adding to the picturesque charm of the area.

Hay Hill is also home to a variety of wildlife, including birds, rabbits, and the occasional deer. It is a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), boasting a rich biodiversity and offering visitors the opportunity to observe and appreciate the natural surroundings.

Overall, Hay Hill in Somerset is a tranquil and scenic location, offering visitors the chance to escape the hustle and bustle of modern life and immerse themselves in the beauty of the English countryside.

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Hay Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.198571/-2.6775238 or Grid Reference ST5244. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Wookey (Somerset) St Matthew's church

Not to be confused with Wookey Hole which has its own church.

ChurchCrawler

Wells Fire Station

Wells Fire Station, Burcott Road, Wells, Somerset.

Kevin Hale

Mill Pond Run-Off

The Mill Pond Run-Off at Burcott Mill. From here the stream follows the road and contours (canal-like) to the west. It appears in geographs at ST4845 and ST5045

Graham Richards

Wells Cemetery

Wells Cemetery is shown on the 1940's map.

Graham Richards

Wells, St Cuthbert Out: Burcott Mill

A 19th century watermill powered by a leat from the river Axe. Restored to working order in 1990 and now open to the public and offering accommodation. The internal waterwheel, cast by ironfounders Bodley Brothers, of Exeter, dates from 1864. See Link

for details of opening times. By the B3139 Wells – Burnham-on-Sea road

Martin Bodman

Ben Knowle Hill

It's a Hill. One of many that sticks out from the Somerset Levels. This one in particular is part or a chain that runs West from Wells. Others are isolated; I'll be bagging those soon.

Graham Richards

Stream near Melsbury

Yet another stream helping to manage the water on the Levels. Despite clearly flowing, the smoothness of the surface gave an excellent reflection.

Graham Richards

Coxley Vineyard

The Somerset Levels are clearly well suited for grapes, not that I like English wine that much. The Mendips can be seen in the background, in particular the Mendip Mast at ST5648.

Graham Richards

Hay Hill

Hay Hill is one of the chain to the West of Wells. The side is steeper than it looks.

Graham Richards

Old Railway

The track of an old railway running NW out of Wells can be seen. The line was a victim of Beeching. The shed in the foreground (built over the line) is used by one of the Carnival Clubs for building their elaborate floats.

Graham Richards

St Cuthberts Paper Mill

St Cuthberts Paper Mill is in the distance where the chimney is. You can see demonstrations of paper making if you visit the Wookey Hole cave complex (where Wookey paper mill is). The building in the foreground is an old station on the now disused railway line that ran from Wells to Cheddar.

Graham Richards

Greenfields Parish of Wookey

Cemetery on Doctor's Hill

Adrian and Janet Quantock

The River Sheppey

The River Sheppey flowing westwards towards the Somerset Levels from just to the west of Woodford Bridge.

Sharon Loxton

Keward Brook

The brook is flowing towards the photographer past a new housing estate on the left. Approximately a mile further west the brook joins the River Sheppey and heads off towards the Somerset Levels.

Sharon Loxton