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Sour Down

Downs, Moorland in Somerset Mendip

England

Sour Down

Broad Park Farm Gate This is the entrance to Broad Park Farm. Between Barton St David and Butleigh Glastonbury Tor Can be seen in the background
Broad Park Farm Gate Credit: Glyn Baker

Sour Down is a picturesque area located in Somerset, England. Nestled amidst the rolling hills and moorlands, it offers breathtaking views and a tranquil atmosphere. The region is known for its rugged beauty and rich natural landscapes, making it a popular destination for nature enthusiasts and hikers.

The Downs of Sour Down are characterized by their steep slopes and grassy plains, which are home to a variety of flora and fauna. The area is renowned for its diverse wildlife, including rare bird species and grazing animals such as wild ponies and deer. The moorland, on the other hand, is marked by its open expanses and heather-covered hills, creating a distinctive and striking landscape.

Visitors to Sour Down can enjoy a range of outdoor activities, such as hiking, cycling, and picnicking. The well-maintained trails and pathways offer opportunities for exploration, allowing visitors to immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the area. Additionally, the region is dotted with charming villages and historic sites, providing visitors with a glimpse into the local culture and heritage.

Sour Down is also known for its vibrant community, with residents who are proud of their surroundings and actively engage in the preservation of the area's natural beauty. The local authorities work tirelessly to maintain the ecological balance and protect the diverse wildlife that inhabits the region.

In conclusion, Sour Down, Somerset (Downs, Moorland) is a captivating destination that offers stunning landscapes, diverse wildlife, and a peaceful ambiance. Whether it's for a leisurely stroll or an immersive nature experience, visitors to Sour Down are sure to be captivated by its beauty and tranquility.

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Images are sourced within 2km of 51.09004/-2.6951552 or Grid Reference ST5132. Thanks to Geograph Open Source API. All images are credited.

Broad Park Farm Gate This is the entrance to Broad Park Farm. Between Barton St David and Butleigh Glastonbury Tor Can be seen in the background
Broad Park Farm Gate
This is the entrance to Broad Park Farm. Between Barton St David and Butleigh Glastonbury Tor Can be seen in the background
Stile & Glastonbury Tor This stile on wood lane gives access to a footpath to Rowley Farm. Glastonbury Tor can be seen in the distance.
Stile & Glastonbury Tor
This stile on wood lane gives access to a footpath to Rowley Farm. Glastonbury Tor can be seen in the distance.
Cedar Walk This avenue of Cedars runs from ST509341 to ST518346 the land owner has recently planted saplings to restore what must have once been an even more impressive sight.
Cedar Walk
This avenue of Cedars runs from ST509341 to ST518346 the land owner has recently planted saplings to restore what must have once been an even more impressive sight.
Quarry Lane Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Quarry Lane
Quarry Lane is a picturesque no through road near Butleigh Cross
Rose and Portcullis A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at <span class="nowrap"><a title="http://www.roseandportcullis.co.uk/" rel="nofollow ugc noopener" href="http://www.roseandportcullis.co.uk/">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>
Rose and Portcullis
A stone built pub in Butleigh typical of the area. Find out more at LinkExternal link
St Leonard’s Church Butleigh. It is believed that this was a sacred site long before Christian times
St Leonard’s Church Butleigh.
It is believed that this was a sacred site long before Christian times
Butleigh Village Green This is the village green in Butleigh, the stone was placed to mark the second millennium A.D (one year early like most of the rest of the world!). The white house in the background was built in 1699, and the building next door to the right is still the village school.
Butleigh Village Green
This is the village green in Butleigh, the stone was placed to mark the second millennium A.D (one year early like most of the rest of the world!). The white house in the background was built in 1699, and the building next door to the right is still the village school.
Buzzard There were lots of these large raptors buzzing around Somerset but I am afraid this is the closest I got.
Buzzard
There were lots of these large raptors buzzing around Somerset but I am afraid this is the closest I got.
The Approach to Kingweston Church The view is from the public footpath, which extends in a south easterly direction from the Butleigh road. Kingweston House is also just visible behind the church.
The Approach to Kingweston Church
The view is from the public footpath, which extends in a south easterly direction from the Butleigh road. Kingweston House is also just visible behind the church.
All Saints Church - Kingweston A Victorian church by C. E. Giles in 1855.
All Saints Church - Kingweston
A Victorian church by C. E. Giles in 1855.
Kingweston House Late Georgian house, Grade II listed, built on the site of a Tudor house. Now a part of Millfield School.
Kingweston House
Late Georgian house, Grade II listed, built on the site of a Tudor house. Now a part of Millfield School.
Kingweston House (2)
Kingweston House (2)
Lodge Entrance to Kingweston House and Church The view is from the gravel path to Kingweston of the former Lodge of Kingweston House.
Lodge Entrance to Kingweston House and Church
The view is from the gravel path to Kingweston of the former Lodge of Kingweston House.
Butleigh Cross This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.
Butleigh Cross
This cross is a modern structure possibly using the original shaft block from the one that was placed in Butleigh in the c.14th century. The cross commemorates the men from Butleigh who died in the Great War, whose names are inscribed on the base.
Butleigh Cross (2)
Butleigh Cross (2)
Walk through Staddlecombe Plantation Although not a public right of way; this path seems to be open to enjoy a wooded through-route from Kingweston church to Muncombe Hill.
Walk through Staddlecombe Plantation
Although not a public right of way; this path seems to be open to enjoy a wooded through-route from Kingweston church to Muncombe Hill.
A gloomy monument By the side of a footpath through Great Breach Wood is a memorial to the victim of a shooting accident.
A gloomy monument
By the side of a footpath through Great Breach Wood is a memorial to the victim of a shooting accident.
The accidental discharge of a gun..... "By the accidental discharge of a gun...." The inscription on the pink granite of this memorial in Great Breach wood is not made easy to read by its gloomy location out of the sun. The memorial was erected by the victim's only sister.
The accidental discharge of a gun.....
"By the accidental discharge of a gun...." The inscription on the pink granite of this memorial in Great Breach wood is not made easy to read by its gloomy location out of the sun. The memorial was erected by the victim's only sister.
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Sour Down is located at Grid Ref: ST5132 (Lat: 51.09004, Lng: -2.6951552)

Administrative County: Somerset

District: Mendip

Police Authority: Avon and Somerset

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