Bilbrook

Settlement in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Bilbrook

Nettlecombe : Torre Rocks Looking along Torre Rocks.
Nettlecombe : Torre Rocks Credit: Lewis Clarke

Bilbrook is a small village located in Somerset, England. Situated approximately 4 miles southwest of the town of Minehead, it is nestled in the beautiful Exmoor National Park. Bilbrook is a quintessential English village, known for its charming cottages and picturesque surroundings.

The village is home to a close-knit community, with a population of around 500 residents. Despite its small size, Bilbrook offers several amenities to its residents. These include a local primary school, a village hall, and a post office. There is also a traditional pub, The Crown Inn, which serves as a gathering place for locals and visitors alike.

Bilbrook is surrounded by stunning natural beauty, making it an ideal location for outdoor enthusiasts. The Exmoor National Park provides ample opportunities for hiking, cycling, and wildlife spotting. The village is also within close proximity to the coast, with the popular seaside town of Minehead offering sandy beaches and seaside attractions.

For history enthusiasts, Bilbrook has its own historic landmarks. St. Leonard's Church, dating back to the 12th century, is a notable feature of the village. The church's architecture and stained glass windows are a testament to the village's rich heritage.

Overall, Bilbrook is a peaceful and idyllic village, offering a high quality of life for its residents. With its natural beauty, community spirit, and historic charm, it is a hidden gem in the heart of Somerset.

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Bilbrook Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.161345/-3.384307 or Grid Reference ST0341. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Nettlecombe : Torre Rocks Looking along Torre Rocks.
Nettlecombe : Torre Rocks
Looking along Torre Rocks.
Old Cleeve : Roadwater - Batallers Lane Looking along a country lane.
Old Cleeve : Roadwater - Batallers Lane
Looking along a country lane.
Old Cleve : Batallers Lane Looking along the road.
Old Cleve : Batallers Lane
Looking along the road.
Old Cleeve : Roadwater - Batallers Lane Looking along a small lane.
Old Cleeve : Roadwater - Batallers Lane
Looking along a small lane.
Old Cleve : Batallers Lane Looking along a small country lane.
Old Cleve : Batallers Lane
Looking along a small country lane.
Old Cleeve : Track A muddy track heads off from the road.
Old Cleeve : Track
A muddy track heads off from the road.
Old Cleeve : Lodge Rocks Looking down the hillside.
Old Cleeve : Lodge Rocks
Looking down the hillside.
Old Cleeve : Lodge Rocks Looking along Lodge Rocks.
Old Cleeve : Lodge Rocks
Looking along Lodge Rocks.
Old Cleeve : Lodge Rock Cottage Looking to a house in the countryside.
Old Cleeve : Lodge Rock Cottage
Looking to a house in the countryside.
Sidings at Washford station Including a diesel shunter on this occasion.
Sidings at Washford station
Including a diesel shunter on this occasion.
Washford railway depot  Home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust. A pair of level crossing style gates separates its tracks from those of the West Somerset Railway.
Washford railway depot
Home to the Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust. A pair of level crossing style gates separates its tracks from those of the West Somerset Railway.
Green platform at Washford station Apart from the edging stones, the platform is entirely laid to grass, which is unusual.
Green platform at Washford station
Apart from the edging stones, the platform is entirely laid to grass, which is unusual.
Station Road, Washford The gates in the foreground are for a farm accommodation crossing of the railway, not a public level crossing.  To the left is the Washford Inn <a href="https://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/1907806">ST0441 : Washford Inn, Washford</a>.
Station Road, Washford
The gates in the foreground are for a farm accommodation crossing of the railway, not a public level crossing. To the left is the Washford Inn ST0441 : Washford Inn, Washford.
Fallen milepost near Washford A railway quarter mile post showing 182 1/4 miles from London Paddington.
Fallen milepost near Washford
A railway quarter mile post showing 182 1/4 miles from London Paddington.
Farmland at Marshwood Almost level land forms a plateau around 10-20m above sea level, above the cliffs at Blue Anchor.
Farmland at Marshwood
Almost level land forms a plateau around 10-20m above sea level, above the cliffs at Blue Anchor.
Cleeve Abbey: looking towards main buildings from church remains
Cleeve Abbey: looking towards main buildings from church remains
Old Cleeve - St Andrew's Church This church lies on the pleasant alternative coastal path which runs some way inland between Watchet and Blue Anchor. The coast path is closed due to landslips as is the case (October 2021).
Old Cleeve - St Andrew's Church
This church lies on the pleasant alternative coastal path which runs some way inland between Watchet and Blue Anchor. The coast path is closed due to landslips as is the case (October 2021).
Sports court at Washford seen from the West Somerset Railway
Sports court at Washford seen from the West Somerset Railway
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Bilbrook is located at Grid Ref: ST0341 (Lat: 51.161345, Lng: -3.384307)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Somerset West and Taunton

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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Nearby Amenities

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Dragon's Cross
Junction: yes
Lat/Long: 51.159716/-3.378422
Bilbrook
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Give Way
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Lat/Long: 51.1597483/-3.3784101
Pub
Dragon House
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Bus Stop
Dragons Cross
Bus: yes
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Naptan Street: A39
Naptan Verified: no
Network: The Buses of Somerset
Network Wikidata: Q17018973
Operator: First South West
Operator Wikidata: Q5454172
Public Transport: platform
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Lat/Long: 51.1598762/-3.378865
Give Way
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Barrier: bollard
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Power: pole
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Power: pole
Lat/Long: 51.1653903/-3.3858242
Bilbrook Garage
Shop: car
Lat/Long: 51.1610924/-3.3897355
Steps Farmhouse Bed and Breakfast
Tourism: guest_house
Lat/Long: 51.1597383/-3.3860528
Bus Stop
Dragons Cross
Bus: yes
Naptan AtcoCode: 3600SOA10232
Naptan Bearing: W
Naptan CommonName: Dragons Cross
Naptan Indicator: W-bound
Naptan NaptanCode: sotadmpw
Naptan Street: A39
Naptan Verified: no
Network: The Buses of Somerset
Network Wikidata: Q17018973
Operator: First South West
Operator Wikidata: Q5454172
Public Transport: platform
Ref: 15
Lat/Long: 51.1598003/-3.3790525
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