Bathpool

Settlement in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Bathpool

Canal bridge, Creech St Michael This bridge carries a footpath over the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, 150m east of the main road bridge in Creech St Michael. — Canal bridge, Creech St Michael Credit: Crispin Purdye

Bathpool is a small village situated in the county of Somerset, England. Located approximately 7 miles northwest of Taunton, the village is nestled in a picturesque rural landscape, characterized by rolling hills and lush green fields. Bathpool is part of the Sedgemoor district and falls within the civil parish of North Petherton.

The village is primarily residential, with a population of around 500 residents. The housing in Bathpool is a mix of traditional cottages and modern properties, offering a variety of accommodation options. The village is known for its tight-knit community and friendly atmosphere, making it an attractive place to live for families and individuals seeking a peaceful countryside lifestyle.

Although small in size, Bathpool offers a range of amenities to its residents. These include a local convenience store, a post office, and a pub, providing essential services and a place for locals to gather and socialize. Additionally, the nearby town of Taunton offers a wider range of shopping, leisure, and entertainment facilities.

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor lovers are drawn to Bathpool for its scenic surroundings. The village is surrounded by beautiful countryside, offering opportunities for walking, cycling, and exploring the nearby Quantock Hills, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The River Tone also runs close to the village, providing a tranquil spot for fishing and picnicking.

In summary, Bathpool is a charming village in Somerset that offers a peaceful and idyllic rural lifestyle, with a close-knit community and stunning natural surroundings.

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Bathpool Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.028735/-3.06334 or Grid Reference ST2526. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Canal bridge, Creech St Michael

This bridge carries a footpath over the Bridgwater and Taunton Canal, 150m east of the main road bridge in Creech St Michael.

Crispin Purdye

Railway bridge & track, Creech St Michael

View from the access road bridge towards the main road bridge over the Paddington - Penzance mainline. The line separates two miles east, one to Bridgwater and Bristol the other via Langport and Westbury. The trackbed looks as if it was originally set out for 2 more lines to allow parallel running in and out of Taunton.

Crispin Purdye

The Creech Castle Hotel. Taunton

A local landmark at the busy junction of the A38 and the A358.

Barbara Cook

Hankridge Farm Sainsbury's.

Taunton's only out of town shopping centre is close to the M5 junction. Other stores on site include B&Q, Comet, Curry's and Halfords but the stores are quite small in comparison with those outside larger towns.

Barbara Cook

The Merry Monk. Monkton Heathfield.

The conveniently located bus stop is handy for those monks who get a little too merry.

Barbara Cook

Monkton Elm.

Taunton's largest Garden Centre is privately owned. Unlike the national chains the emphasis is still on living plants! On the day the picture was taken Santa Claus himself was visiting.

Barbara Cook

Cheddon Fitzpaine

The village of Cheddon Fitzpaine, just beyond the suburbs of Taunton, from footpath T 5/11 to the south-west.

Derek Harper

The "Master Thatcher", Taunton

It may be thatched but this is a modern pub, next to a Tesco Express and set amidst the extensive housing estates of south-east Taunton. Seen from the south across Lisieux (twin town) Way. 2:30 pm

Derek Harper

Tractor graveyard beside the A3259

Tractors seem to congregate in this field when their working life is over. The main road leads north eastwards out of Taunton.

Barbara Cook

Sidbrook, near Monkton Heathfield

An area of scattered houses on the north eastern fringe of Taunton

Barbara Cook

Gates to Sidbrook Coach House

These specially commissioned gates include a coach and horses and each gatepost is topped by a horse's head.

Barbara Cook

St. Teresa of Lisieux

This Roman Catholic Church was built at the same time as the Priorswood (housing) Estate. The smaller building to the right side is accommodation for the clergy. Although the usual spelling is St. Theresa, the "h" seems to be missing in this case.

Barbara Cook

Blackbrook Business Park, Junction 25 of the M5

The Holiday Inn and the Harvester are to the right of the fountain.

Barbara Cook

The Bridgwater and Taunton Canal passes underneath the M5

This section of the canal towpath is part of the National Cycle Route number 3.

Barbara Cook

M5 motorway near Creech St. Michael

Looking southwest towards Junction 25,about one mile away.

Barbara Cook

Ruishton

Ruishton was formerly a village but now is virtually joined to Taunton. The large out of town shops are less than a kilometre away along a footpath under the M5.

Barbara Cook

Tanpits Cider Farm, Taunton

This farm operates as a camp site in the summer months and we stayed in this cider orchard, surrounded by many rabbits and visited by free-range ducks, chickens, cats and (4!) peacocks. We could also hear geese and dogs and, along with the nearby main road and railway, this made it probably the noisiest camp site I've ever stayed on but things seemed to quieten down at night and it was very basic and cheap - both criteria I favour.

Penny Mayes

Noisy neighbours

At ST2526 : Tanpits Cider Farm, Taunton. The peacock (one of four) seemed to delight in chasing the white cockerel around the orchard at this cider farm camp site close by the A38 northeast of Taunton.

Penny Mayes

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Bathpool is located at Grid Ref: ST2526 (Lat: 51.028735, Lng: -3.06334)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset