Coombe

Settlement in Somerset Somerset West and Taunton

England

Coombe

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark This OS cut mark can be found on the porch of St Giles Church. It marks a point 81.292m above mean sea level. — Ordnance Survey Cut Mark Credit: Adrian Dust

Coombe is a small village located in the county of Somerset, England. Situated in the picturesque Mendip Hills, it is surrounded by rolling countryside and offers stunning views of the nearby Cheddar Gorge. The village is nestled in a valley, with the River Yeo flowing through its heart.

The history of Coombe can be traced back to the medieval period, and evidence of its rich past can still be seen in the form of traditional stone buildings and charming thatched cottages. The village is known for its sense of community, with a close-knit population that takes pride in maintaining its rural charm.

Coombe is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, with numerous walking and cycling trails crisscrossing the surrounding countryside. The nearby Mendip Hills offer ample opportunities for hiking and exploring, with an abundance of wildlife and natural beauty to discover.

For those interested in history and heritage, Coombe is within easy reach of several notable landmarks. The iconic Cheddar Gorge, with its dramatic cliffs and underground caves, is just a short drive away. Additionally, the historic town of Wells, with its magnificent cathedral and medieval architecture, is within close proximity.

Although Coombe is a small village, it benefits from its proximity to larger towns and cities. The city of Bristol is approximately 20 miles away, offering a wide range of amenities, shopping, and cultural attractions.

Overall, Coombe is a charming and idyllic village that provides a peaceful retreat and an opportunity to immerse oneself in the natural beauty of the Somerset countryside.

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Coombe Images

Images are sourced within 2km of 51.055968/-3.039964 or Grid Reference ST2729. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Ordnance Survey Cut Mark

This OS cut mark can be found on the porch of St Giles Church. It marks a point 81.292m above mean sea level.

Adrian Dust

St. Giles church, Thurloxton

Looking NW from the corner of the churchyard

Martin Southwood

Chapel Hill Farm, Shearston

A very large lump of mistletoe in the fruit tree.

Jonathan Billinger

St. Giles' Thurloxton

A pretty setting for this village church. A man is strimming between the gravestones.

Jonathan Billinger

Two Pylons and Eleven Acre Copse

This gridsquare is crossed by three lines of pylons taking power from Hinkley Point Power Station to the west country.

Jonathan Billinger

Left or right

Take your pick - left is Boez Lane to Thurloxton and right is Whiteleaze Lane to Adsborough.

Jonathan Billinger

Lay by on the A38

Near Thurloxton

Ken Grainger

Lane Signed To Taunton, Thurloxton

Geoff Pick

Footpath From Thurloxton Church

Geoff Pick

Gate in use, Thurloxton

This gate on Knotcroft Lane in Thurloxton certainly is in use.

Derek Harper

Muddy field entrance, Boez Lane

The lane is on a ridge between two wooded valleys, and this view is towards the southern of the two, which leads down to Combe Bottom.

Derek Harper

Junction on the A38

Just up the hill from ST2729 : Junction on the A38, with Knotcroft Lane turning off to the left for Thurloxton. Taken from the northern end of the layby shown in ST2830 : Lay by on the A38, with the main road readjusting to the original course of the C18 turnpike.

Derek Harper

Buildings in Thurloxton

Beyond the pair of red stone semis is the village hall. "A village hall for the use of the inhabitants of the parish of Thurloxton without distinction of political, religious or other opinions including use for meetings lectures and classes and for other forms of recreation and leisure-time occupation with the object of improving the conditions of life for the said inhabitants" is how its function is described on the public register of charities. Link

Derek Harper

Manor House, Thurloxton

The mid-C19 manor house, perched at the west end of the village above a steep-sided valley, and built for the Colthurst family, of Colthurst Symons, producers of Bridgwater brick, of which the house is constructed Link

. Seen from footpath BW33/11.

Derek Harper

Meadow near Thurloxton

Taken close to the point where footpath BW33/11 crosses the stream in the valley which runs across the south side of the village.

Derek Harper

Valley, Thurloxton

Taken in the same meadow as ST2730 : Meadow near Thurloxton, from footpath BW33/11, looking back towards the largely hidden village. Such was my haste to take advantage of the sun's only appearance of the day that the result is slightly blurred, and there seems to be very little evidence of sunshine anyway.

Derek Harper