Bean Hill

Hill, Mountain in Somerset Mendip

England

Bean Hill

Road from Witham Friary to Trudoxhill
Road from Witham Friary to Trudoxhill Credit: Vieve Forward

Bean Hill is a small hill located in Somerset, England. It is situated near the village of Chew Magna, approximately 10 miles south of Bristol. Despite its modest height, standing at just 280 feet above sea level, Bean Hill offers stunning panoramic views of the surrounding countryside.

The hill is covered in lush green grass and dotted with a variety of trees, creating a picturesque landscape. It is a popular spot for outdoor enthusiasts, nature lovers, and walkers, who are drawn to its serene and tranquil atmosphere. The hill is also a haven for wildlife, with various species of birds, butterflies, and small mammals inhabiting the area.

At the top of Bean Hill, there is a small stone monument that marks its summit. It is believed to have been erected in the 19th century and serves as a point of interest for visitors. From this vantage point, one can enjoy sweeping vistas of the rolling hills, meandering rivers, and charming villages that make up the Somerset countryside.

Access to Bean Hill is relatively easy, with a footpath leading up to its summit. The walk is not particularly strenuous, making it suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. On a clear day, visitors can see as far as the Bristol Channel and the Mendip Hills, adding to the allure of this scenic location.

Overall, Bean Hill is a hidden gem in the heart of Somerset, offering a peaceful respite from the hustle and bustle of city life. Whether you are seeking a leisurely stroll or simply want to take in the beauty of nature, Bean Hill provides a captivating experience for all who venture to its summit.

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Bean Hill Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.171409/-2.3832996 or Grid Reference ST7341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Road from Witham Friary to Trudoxhill
Road from Witham Friary to Trudoxhill
Balls Wood
Balls Wood
The Seymour Arms
The Seymour Arms
The Reading Room, Witham Firary Grade II* former village reading room, dating back to c. 1300, attached to a Carthusian priory. <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1175244" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1175244">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span> <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1175244?section=official-list-entry" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://historicengland.org.uk/listing/the-list/list-entry/1175244?section=official-list-entry">Link</a><img style="margin-left:2px;" alt="External link" title="External link - shift click to open in new window" src="https://s1.geograph.org.uk/img/external.png" width="10" height="10"/></span>
The Reading Room, Witham Firary
Grade II* former village reading room, dating back to c. 1300, attached to a Carthusian priory. LinkExternal link LinkExternal link
Witham (Somerset) Station, with a train for Yatton View eastward, towards Westbury, Swindon, reading and London: ex-GW West of England main lines and junction for Wells and Yatton. The train is in the Down Bay, with Collett '4500' 2-6-2T No. 4555 (built 9/24).
Witham (Somerset) Station, with a train for Yatton
View eastward, towards Westbury, Swindon, reading and London: ex-GW West of England main lines and junction for Wells and Yatton. The train is in the Down Bay, with Collett '4500' 2-6-2T No. 4555 (built 9/24).
Witham Friary The east side of the village across the River From, which follows the other side of this pasture across the centre and left of the image; one of its tributaries enters from the right. View from a passing train on the main line.
Witham Friary
The east side of the village across the River From, which follows the other side of this pasture across the centre and left of the image; one of its tributaries enters from the right. View from a passing train on the main line.
Houses at Witham Friary Houses at Kerry Croft, south of the village, and just to the right of the houses shown in <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/670959">ST7440 : Witham Friary - view across the fields</a>. In the distance are woods on Gare Hill. Taken from a train on the main railway line between Westbury and Bruton.
Houses at Witham Friary
Houses at Kerry Croft, south of the village, and just to the right of the houses shown in ST7440 : Witham Friary - view across the fields. In the distance are woods on Gare Hill. Taken from a train on the main railway line between Westbury and Bruton.
Train for Yatton waits at Witham Friary station A 2-coach train for Yatton, headed by a GWR 0-6-0 steam locomotive in very run-down condition, waits at Witham station.
Train for Yatton waits at Witham Friary station
A 2-coach train for Yatton, headed by a GWR 0-6-0 steam locomotive in very run-down condition, waits at Witham station.
Witham Friary railway station It had a nice Brunel building on the down (left-hand) platform.
Witham Friary railway station
It had a nice Brunel building on the down (left-hand) platform.
Locomotive taking water at Witham A GWR 0-6-0 locomotive (number 2277) has its tender filled with water at Witham Friary.
Locomotive taking water at Witham
A GWR 0-6-0 locomotive (number 2277) has its tender filled with water at Witham Friary.
Train for Yatton climbs away from Witham A train on the Cheddar Valley (Strawberry) line to Yatton climbs away from Witham Friary, hauled by a GWR 0-6-0 steam locomotive.
Train for Yatton climbs away from Witham
A train on the Cheddar Valley (Strawberry) line to Yatton climbs away from Witham Friary, hauled by a GWR 0-6-0 steam locomotive.
Farmland near Witham Friary A view looking to the southeast across farmland and a railway line, towards Little West Barn Farm.  Alfreds Tower can be seen on the skyline in the distance.
Farmland near Witham Friary
A view looking to the southeast across farmland and a railway line, towards Little West Barn Farm. Alfreds Tower can be seen on the skyline in the distance.
Track at Little West Barn Farm. A view looking to the south along the course of a track at Little West Barn Farm.  This track does not appear on my edition of the OS map (or on the Get-a-Map version), so I assume it is a relatively recent development to avoid the level crossing over the main railway line.
Track at Little West Barn Farm.
A view looking to the south along the course of a track at Little West Barn Farm. This track does not appear on my edition of the OS map (or on the Get-a-Map version), so I assume it is a relatively recent development to avoid the level crossing over the main railway line.
Fields south of Upton Wood Viewed from north of Miller's Farm near Upton Noble.
Fields south of Upton Wood
Viewed from north of Miller's Farm near Upton Noble.
Mendip : Grassy Field & Countryside
Mendip : Grassy Field & Countryside
2010 : Track to Little West Barn Farm
2010 : Track to Little West Barn Farm
2010 : North east at the entrance to Little West Barn Farm On the lane to Witham Friary.
Lower West Barn Farm is almost hidden among the trees ahead.
2010 : North east at the entrance to Little West Barn Farm
On the lane to Witham Friary. Lower West Barn Farm is almost hidden among the trees ahead.
2010 : North of east from Crosselm Road Looking across a field of maize stubble to Little West Barn Farm.
2010 : North of east from Crosselm Road
Looking across a field of maize stubble to Little West Barn Farm.
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Bean Hill is located at Grid Ref: ST7341 (Lat: 51.171409, Lng: -2.3832996)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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