Welcome to Beacon Hill

Beacon Hill Somerset is a beautiful and historic location in the United Kingdom. It is situated in the county of Somerset and is known for its stunning views and rich history. The hill is located near the town of Minehead and is a popular destination for tourists and locals alike.

One of the main attractions of Beacon Hill Somerset is the Beacon Tower. This tower was built in the 18th century and was used as a signal station during the Napoleonic Wars. Today, visitors can climb to the top of the tower and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding countryside. The tower is also a popular spot for birdwatching, as many different species of birds can be seen from the top.

Another popular attraction at Beacon Hill Somerset is the Iron Age hill fort. This fort dates back to around 300 BC and is one of the largest hill forts in the area. Visitors can explore the fort and learn about the history of the area. There are also many walking trails around the hill, which offer stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Overall, Beacon Hill Somerset is a must-visit destination for anyone interested in history, nature, and stunning views.

Local Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 5.3°C

Feels Like: -0.7°C

Wind: 29.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School	Details
Stogumber C Of E Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Station Road Stogumber Taunton Somerset TA4 3TQ 01984656311 School Website
St Peters Church Of England First School Academy Converter Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mr Maida White	Doniford Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SF 01984632480 School Website
Crowcombe C Of E Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Kate Lewis	Crowcombe Taunton Somerset TA4 4AA 01984618273 School Website
Danesfield Church Of England Voluntary Controlled Community Middle School Academy Converter Ages:9-13 Head Teacher Mr David Mcgrath	North Road Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4SW 01984632581 School Website
Knights Templar Church Of England Methodist Community School Voluntary Aided School Ages:5-9 Head Teacher Mrs David Frowde	Liddymore Road Watchet Somerset TA23 0EX 01984634385 School Website
Nether Stowey Church Of England Primary School Voluntary Controlled School Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mrs Chloe Holt	Mill Close Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NX 01278732508 School Website
Old Cleeve C Of E School Washford Academy Converter Ages:3-9 Head Teacher Mr Emma Murch	Washford Watchet Somerset TA23 0PB 01984640232 School Website
Stogursey Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:5-11 Head Teacher Mr Gary Tucker	Tower Hill Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1PR 1278732389 School Website
Lydeard St Lawrence Community Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Janine Donovan	Lydeard St Lawrence Taunton Somerset TA4 3SF 1984667287
Spaxton Cofe Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Rachel Rood	High Street Spaxton Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1BS 1278671409 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Taunton Station Approach, Taunton, Somerset, TA1 1QP 11.66 Miles

Bridgwater St Johns Street, Bridgwater, Somerset, TA6 5HB 11.67 Miles

Highbridge And Burnham Station Walk, Highbridge, Somerset, TA9 3BT 12.77 Miles

Barry Island The Parade, Barry, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 5TH 15.98 Miles

Rhoose Cardiff International Airport Off Torbay Terrace, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan, CF62 3HB 16.15 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Data Cab 01984 639141 5 Rangoon Rd, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0TS 2.75 Miles
Coastline Cabs 01984 633777 35 Whitecroft, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4RU 2.79 Miles
Cab It 01643 707544 47 Long Street, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4QU 2.84 Miles
Mr Cabs 01984 633333 Dunkers Den Half Acre, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4NY 2.84 Miles
Euro Cars 01984 633555 1 Doniford Drive, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 4JW 3.03 Miles
Minehead Taxis 01643 709090 3 Five Bells, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0HZ 3.57 Miles
Cliffs Cabs 01984 631973 Swain Street, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AG 3.60 Miles
Watchet Minibus Hire 01984 631819 5 Mill St, Watchet, Somerset, TA23 0AP 3.68 Miles
Cotford Cabs 07517 480141 33 Nichol Place, Taunton, Somerset, TA4 1JD 9.03 Miles
Ads Cabs 01643 702719 14 Widgeon Close, Minehead, Somerset, TA24 6UH 9.16 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Avenue Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Quantoxhead Garage Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Bicknoller Village Shop Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Higher Street Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Pardlestone Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
East Quantoxhead Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Chilcombe Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Home Farm Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Halsway Manor Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Holford Village Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Woolston Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Kilve Post Office Weekday Last Collection:16:30 Saturday Last Collection:10:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
The Plough Inn Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Vellow Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Harefield Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
West Somerset Healthcare 01984 632701	West Somerset Healthcare Williton Surg, Robert St Williton, Taunton Somerset TA4 4QE
Dr Halliday, Williton/Watchet	Watchet Surgery 55 Swain Street Watchet Somerset TA23 0AG
Quantock Medical Centre 01278 732696	Quantock M/C,Banneson Rd Nether Stowey Nr Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1NW
Quantock Vale Surgery 01823 432361	Mount Street Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3LH
Cannington Health Centre 01278 652335	Cannington Health Centre Mill Lane, Cannington Bridgwater Somerset TA5 2HB

Local Stores

Williton
25 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
Somerset
TA4 4PX
01984 633014
Store Website
2.96 miles

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SPAR Williton
SPAR
2 Fore Street
Williton
Taunton
TA4 4PX
01984 632280
Store Website
2.9 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

White Lodge Veterinary Clinic Ltd
Roughmoor Enterprise Centre Roughmoor, Williton Taunton Somerset TA4 4AT 01984 634 013 williton@whitelodgevetclinic.co.uk 2.48 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Quantock Veterinary Surgery
Castle Street Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1LN 01278 450080 info@quantockvets.co.uk Website 4.21 miles
Amenities
Animals Treated
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Walk-in clinic.
Tue	08:45	09:30
Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Appointment only clinic 15:00 to 16:00
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Walk-in clinic.
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Walk-in clinic (AM) plus Evening walk-in clinic 18:00 to 19:00.
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Walk-in clinic.
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Walk-in clinic.
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Evolution Vets Ltd
Inwood Farm Nether Stowey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1HY 01278 734 828 sally@evolutionfarmvets.co.uk Website 5.15 miles
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Animals Treated
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Priory Close Veterinary Surgery
Veterinary Surgery Station Road Bishops Lydeard Taunton Somerset TA4 3BU 01823 433361 7.82 miles

Animals Treated
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Deane Vets
Ford Road Wiveliscombe Somerset TA4 2RE 01984 624405 info@deanevets.co.uk Website 8.47 miles
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Animals Treated
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closed between 12:30 and 14:30
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Holistic Vet Vicky
12 North Street Wiveliscombe Taunton Somerset TA4 2JY 01984 624999 somersetvet@yahoo.com 8.61 miles
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Local Dog Walks

Ramscombe (Great Wood Quantocks)
Quantock Walks,Family Areas For Bbq, Toilet Facilities, Lots Of Different Path And Trail Walls, Parking £2 For All Day Run By The Forestry Commission. Stream Running Along Side The Large Grass Area Great For Dogs And Children To Play. Could Walk And Explore All Day. Wood Ln 3.32 miles

Location what3words completed.other.classed

Wind Down
Located On The Quantock Hills There Is A Layby Off Enmore Road Enough For No More Than 4 Cars. The Route I Do Is Usually Just About Half A Mile Long But There Are Numerous Paths To Follow So You Could Easily Make A Longer Walk. Horse Riders As Well As Dog Walkers Use The Wood. There Are No Signposts Or Colour Coding For Paths Even Though It Is Owned By The Forestry Commission. Unnamed Road Bridgwater Lancashire TA5 2EF 7.33 miles

Location what3words songbirds.backfired.shirts

Dunster Beach
Beach Walk With Parking - You Can Walk Either To Blue Anchor Bay One Way (Driftwood Cafe Is Dog Friendly) And Minehead The Other Or Just Stay And Play On This Massive Beach When The Tide Is Out. There Is Also A Beach Cafe On The Dunster Beach Site And Food Kiosk In The Public Car Park. The Cafe Has Dog Water Bowls Outside, The Whole Of The Beach Site Has Dog Waste Bins And Sits On The South West Coastal Path. Dogs Have To Be Kept On A Lead On The Site Area, But Can Be Off The Lead Below The High Tide Line. Dunster Beach Shop Dunster Beach Chalets Dunster Minehead TA24 6TH 8.16 miles Ta24 6Th

Location what3words calm.spouse.ruling

Dunster
A Circular Walk Through The Village Of Dunster. Set Between The Foothills Of Exmoor National Park And The Somerset Coast. TA24 6SE 8.40 miles Located Around 40 Minutes From M5 Junction 23 (Bridgwater), On The A39, Just Before Minehead.

Kings Cliff
Dancing Hill Bridgwater Lancashire TA6 6NG 10.74 miles

Location what3words impose.remit.spoke

Netherclay Community Woodland
3 Netherclay Bishop'S Hull Taunton TA1 5ED 11.16 miles Taunton

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Weather Forecast

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	Clear	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Clear	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Sunny	Clear	Clear	Clear
Temp	-2.5°C	-2.8°C	-2.6°C	-2.5°C	-2.4°C	0.5°C	3°C	5.7°C	5.7°C	3°C	1.8°C	1.3°C
Feels Like	-5.4°C	-6°C	-6.3°C	-6.5°C	-6.9°C	-4.2°C	-1.3°C	1.9°C	2.1°C	-1.1°C	-3°C	-3.9°C

Monday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

	Clear	Partly Cloudy	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Overcast	Mist	Fog
Temp	0.9°C	1.3°C	1.8°C	2.3°C	2.8°C	3.3°C	3.8°C	4.6°C	5°C	4.9°C	4.6°C	5.4°C
Feels Like	-4.3°C	-3.8°C	-3.1°C	-2.6°C	-1.9°C	-1.1°C	-0.3°C	1°C	2°C	2.7°C	3.4°C	4.3°C

Tuesday	00:00	02:00	04:00	06:00	08:00	10:00	12:00	14:00	16:00	18:00	20:00	22:00

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Temp	4.5°C	3.8°C	3.4°C	3.1°C	2.8°C	2.9°C	3.2°C	3.4°C	3.4°C	3°C	2.6°C	3.3°C
Feels Like	4°C	2.8°C	1.6°C	0.9°C	0.3°C	0.2°C	0.8°C	1.1°C	0.9°C	0.4°C	0.1°C	1.9°C

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