Hillside

Settlement in Somerset

England

Hillside

St John the Baptist Church at Peasdown St John.
St John the Baptist Credit: Wayland Smith

Hillside, Somerset is a charming village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills, it is surrounded by picturesque countryside and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape.

The village itself is small, with a population of around 800 residents. It is characterized by its traditional stone-built houses, many of which date back to the 18th and 19th centuries, giving the village a quaint and historic ambiance.

Hillside boasts a strong sense of community, with a village hall where various events and activities take place throughout the year. Its residents are known for being friendly and welcoming, which contributes to the village's warm and inviting atmosphere.

Nature lovers will be delighted by the natural beauty that surrounds Hillside. The nearby Mendip Hills provide ample opportunities for outdoor activities such as hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. Cheddar Gorge, one of the UK's most stunning natural wonders, is also just a short distance away, offering visitors the chance to explore its dramatic cliffs and caves.

Despite its rural location, Hillside is conveniently located close to several larger towns and cities. The city of Wells, with its famous cathedral and bustling market, is only a short drive away, while the vibrant cities of Bristol and Bath are within easy reach.

In conclusion, Hillside, Somerset is a tranquil and picturesque village that offers a peaceful countryside retreat while still providing easy access to nearby towns and cities. With its friendly community and stunning natural surroundings, it is a truly idyllic place to live or visit.

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Hillside Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.318746/-2.4285796 or Grid Reference ST7057. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

St John the Baptist Church at Peasdown St John.
St John the Baptist
Church at Peasdown St John.
Unsuitable for wide users A footpath/road has some conflicts of restriction.
Unsuitable for wide users
A footpath/road has some conflicts of restriction.
It's an old question The chicken was one of several that were roaming free on the quiet roads hereabouts, calmly and serenely exploring for morsels. There was a moment to pose the obvious; he stopped for a short pause but said he had other plots to hatch.
It's an old question
The chicken was one of several that were roaming free on the quiet roads hereabouts, calmly and serenely exploring for morsels. There was a moment to pose the obvious; he stopped for a short pause but said he had other plots to hatch.
Stoneage Lane An unusual name for a lane, but one that is quite old.
Stoneage Lane
An unusual name for a lane, but one that is quite old.
St John's hall Next to the church is a metal-clad hall. It stands where the original church stood in the past.
St John's hall
Next to the church is a metal-clad hall. It stands where the original church stood in the past.
Carlingcott Methodist church The building was founded in 1851, along with a schoolroom, as a United Free Methodist church. They faced some competition not far up the road in the form of a Wesleyan chapel. The Free church later became the Carlingcott Methodist chapel, before closure a few years ago. The church, its attached gates, piers and flanking walls are Grade II listed.
Carlingcott Methodist church
The building was founded in 1851, along with a schoolroom, as a United Free Methodist church. They faced some competition not far up the road in the form of a Wesleyan chapel. The Free church later became the Carlingcott Methodist chapel, before closure a few years ago. The church, its attached gates, piers and flanking walls are Grade II listed.
Difficult to notice Carlingcott Methodist church appears to have been disused for a few years, as the old wooden notice shows.
Difficult to notice
Carlingcott Methodist church appears to have been disused for a few years, as the old wooden notice shows.
Bath Road, Peasedown St John Bath Road bisects Peasedown St John and contains most of its shops and services. On the right are the premises of the former 'Daily Bread' bakery (which did not long survive a bad food hygiene rating in 2018). Beyond it are the Zodiac Hair Studio <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://zodiac-hair-studio.edan.io/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://zodiac-hair-studio.edan.io/">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> and the Barber Zone <span class="nowrap"><a title="https://barber-zone-peasedown-st-john.business.site/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="https://barber-zone-peasedown-st-john.business.site/">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 latter replacing a coffee shop which was presumably killed off by closure in the pandemic.
Bath Road, Peasedown St John
Bath Road bisects Peasedown St John and contains most of its shops and services. On the right are the premises of the former 'Daily Bread' bakery (which did not long survive a bad food hygiene rating in 2018). Beyond it are the Zodiac Hair Studio LinkExternal link and the Barber Zone LinkExternal link ; the latter replacing a coffee shop which was presumably killed off by closure in the pandemic.
Off Firgrove Lane Looking across fields towards Splott Farm.
Off Firgrove Lane
Looking across fields towards Splott Farm.
Splott Farm Near Carlingcott.
Splott Farm
Near Carlingcott.
Cam Brook Small bridge over the brook.
Cam Brook
Small bridge over the brook.
The Hollow Dwelling on the edge of Dunkerton.
The Hollow
Dwelling on the edge of Dunkerton.
Near Dunkerton Climbing away from the church at Dunkerton.
Near Dunkerton
Climbing away from the church at Dunkerton.
Intersection of Infrastructure Power lines cross in a field south of Dunkerton.
Intersection of Infrastructure
Power lines cross in a field south of Dunkerton.
Footpath near Peasdown St John Field footpath near Peasdown St John.
Footpath near Peasdown St John
Field footpath near Peasdown St John.
Ashgrove Cemetery Ashgrove Cemetery, Peasdown St John.
Ashgrove Cemetery
Ashgrove Cemetery, Peasdown St John.
Footpath near Peasdown St John View along a footpath near Peasdown St John.
Footpath near Peasdown St John
View along a footpath near Peasdown St John.
Near Whitehill Cottages Field near Whitehill Cottages.
Near Whitehill Cottages
Field near Whitehill Cottages.
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Hillside is located at Grid Ref: ST7057 (Lat: 51.318746, Lng: -2.4285796)

Unitary Authority: Bath and North East Somerset

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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