Welcome to Compton Common

Compton Common is a beautiful and serene location situated in the heart of Somerset. The common is a vast expanse of greenery that is home to a variety of flora and fauna. The area is perfect for nature lovers and those who enjoy spending time outdoors. The common is also a popular spot for picnics and family outings, with plenty of space for children to run around and play.

One of the most striking features of Compton Common is the ancient oak trees that dot the landscape. These trees are believed to be over 500 years old and are a testament to the rich history of the area. The common is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, foxes, and badgers. Birdwatchers will be delighted to know that the common is a popular spot for birdwatching, with a variety of species to be seen throughout the year.

Compton Common is steeped in history and has been a popular spot for centuries. The area was once used for grazing livestock and was an important part of the local economy. Today, the common is a popular spot for walkers and hikers, with a variety of trails to explore. The area is also home to a number of historic buildings, including the Compton Castle, which dates back to the 14th century. Overall, Compton Common is a must-visit location for anyone visiting Somerset, offering a unique blend of natural beauty and rich history.

Local Schools

School	Details
Ubley Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Harvey	The Street Ubley Bristol BS40 6PJ 1761462654 School Website
East Harptree Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr Ian Harvey	Church Lane East Harptree Bristol Somerset BS40 6BD 1761221492 School Website
Blagdon Primary School Academy Sponsor Led Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Jenny Campbell	Bath Road Blagdon Bristol Somerset BS40 7RW 1761462416 School Website
Bishop Sutton Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr D Cook	Wick Road Bishop Sutton Bristol BS39 5XD 1275332817 School Website
Chew Stoke Church School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mr B Hewett	School Lane Chew Stoke Chew Stoke Somerset BS40 8UY 01275332354 School Website
Chew Valley School Academy Converter Ages:11-18 Head Teacher Mr Gareth Beynon	Chew Magna Bristol Somerset BS40 8QB 1275332272 School Website
Priddy Primary School Community School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Mrs Sharon Foxall	Priddy Wells Somerset BA5 3BE 01749870354 School Website
Chewton Mendip Church Of England Va Primary School Voluntary Aided School Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Miss Clare Duggan	Chewton Mendip Radstock Somerset BA3 4LL 01761241465 School Website
Burrington Church Of England Primary School Academy Converter Ages:3-11 Head Teacher Ms Sarah Joskey	Burrington Bristol Somerset BS40 7AD 1761462662 School Website
Chew Magna Primary School Academy Converter Ages:4-11 Head Teacher Ms Annie Spencer	Butham Lane Chew Magna Bristol BS40 8RQ 1275332409 School Website

Local Train Stations

Train Station
Nailsea And Backwell Station Road, Backwell, Somerset, BS48 3LH 8.55 Miles

Parson Street Parson Street, Bedminster, Bristol, Bristol, BS3 5PU 8.70 Miles

Bedminster Fraser Street, Bedminster, Bristol, BS3 4LU 9.30 Miles

Yatton Station Road, Yatton, Somerset, BS49 4AJ 9.34 Miles

Keynsham Station Road, Keynsham, Somerset, BS31 2BN 10.11 Miles

Local Taxis

Taxi
Chew Cars 01761 462336 The Caravan/Street Farm, Bristol, Bristol, BS40 8YW 2.30 Miles
Home James Hire Class Travel Ltd 07790 343271 12 Kingston Lane, Bristol, Bristol, BS40 8DA 5.34 Miles
Farrington Taxi Hire 07928 516837 Lyn House, Bristol, Bristol, BS39 6EN 5.46 Miles
Cheddar Area Taxis 07881 911559 Baybrook, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3QN 5.50 Miles
Checker Cars 01275 475000 New Terminal Building, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 3DY 5.77 Miles
Bristol Airport Parking 0871 334 4444 North Side Road, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 3DY 5.77 Miles
Hertz Car Hire Bristol Airport 0870 850 7193 Northside House, Bristol, Bristol, BS48 3DY 5.77 Miles
Cheddar Cab Co 07851 734044 Well Cottage/The Street, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TH 5.79 Miles
Cheddar Taxis 01934 743801 6 South Close, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3TW 5.80 Miles
Cheddar District Taxis 01934 744744 32 Labourham Way, Cheddar, Somerset, BS27 3XJ 6.03 Miles

Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Compton Martin Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:16:45 Saturday Last Collection:11:45 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
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Blue Bowl No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
West Harptree Post Office No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:17:00 Saturday Last Collection:11:30 Priority Mailbox: Special Mailbox:
Ubley Village No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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The Snatch No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Proud Cross No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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Breach Hill No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:09:00
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Nempnett No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Wick No More Collections Today Weekday Last Collection:09:00 Saturday Last Collection:07:00

Local GP Practices

GP Practice	Details
Harptree Surgery 01761 221406	Harptree Surgery Bristol Rd, West Harptree Bristol BS40 6HF
Chew Medical Practice 01275 332420	Chew Medical Practice Chew Lane, Chew Stoke Bristol BS40 8UE
Dr Gollin & Partners 01761 452205	Cameley Surgery Wells Road Temple Cloud Bristol Avon BS39 5BW
Cheddar Medical Centre 01934 742061	Cheddar Medical Ctr. Roynon Way Cheddar Somerset BS27 3NZ
Wrington Surgery 0193 4862532	2 Richards Stores Broad Street Wrington Bristol Avon BS40 5LA

Local Stores

Chew Magna
Harford Square
Chew Magna
Bristol
Somerset
BS40 8RA
01275 332492
Store Website
4.28 miles

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SPAR Wick Road
Wick Road
Bishop Sutton
BS39 5XQ
01275 333008
Store Website
2.8 miles

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Local Vetinary Surgeries

Golden Valley Vets
40A High Street Chew Magna Somerset BS40 8PW 01275 332442 lab@goldenvalley.co.uk Website 4.17 miles

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Tibbs And Simmons Farm Vets Ltd
Nates Lane Wrington Bristol North Somerset BS40 5RS 01934 862808 office@tibbsandsimmons.co.uk Website 5.19 miles

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Axe Valley Veterinary Practice Ltd
Unit 1 Saxon Court Union Street Cheddar Somerset BS27 3NA 01934 712 229 5.76 miles

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Axe Valley Large Animal Vets Ltd
Unit B Winchester Farm Draycott Road Cheddar Somerset BS27 3RP 01934 315970 hello@avlavets.co.uk Website 5.76 miles

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Langford Farm Animal Practice
Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 01934 852650 farmpractice@langfordvets.co.uk 5.85 miles

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Langford Small Animal Practice
Langford House Langford Bristol North Somerset BS40 5DU 01934 852 422 sap@langfordvets.co.uk Website 5.85 miles

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Local Dog Walks

East Harptree Forest
Found This A Few Years Ago With My Late Husband And Now Go There With My Daughter. Together We Have For Dogs. Easy Walking With A Few Tracks Off To The Sides. It Was Only By Chance That We Found Out It Has An Old Chimney There. It Is Called The Smitham Chimney And Was Used Many Years Ago For Smelting Lead And Zinc. It Is Almost Surrounded By Water. Beautiful Array Of Trees And Flora Abound. Carters Cottage Smithams Hill East Harptree Bristol BS40 6BZ 1.63 miles East Harptree, Somerset

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Black Down Burrington Coombe
Slight Walk Up To The Top Of The Hill But The Views Are Stunning From The Top. If You Take The Left Path Once Up The Top, You Can Walk Down To Cheddar Gorge Or You Can Take The Right Path And Walk Down Into The Woods To Rowberrow Warren And Dolebury Warren. Livestock On Route And Can Get Very Muddy In The Winter Due To The Horses And Cows Churning Up The Mud Making It Very Hard To Walk Up The Hill. Lovely Walk During The Summer. We Often Spend All Day Walking There And My Two Cockers Love It! Burrington Combe Blagdon 3.37 miles Once You Enter Burrington Coombe, You’Ll See A Lay-By Further Down Beneath Burrington Ham. Park Up In The Lay-By And Cross The Road. Follow The Road Up And You’Ll See A Sign Saying Black Down On Your Right. Walk Down Past The Driveway And Make Your Way Up To The Top!

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Cheddar Gorge
Lovely Walk Around The Gorge. It Is Best To Keep Dogs On Lead Because Of The Cliffs Edge But There Are Some Lovely Views At The Top. It Is A Very Hilly Walk And Is Also Fairly Long. You Can Walk Down Into The Village And There Are Toilets, Places To Eat And Have A Break Too. I Usually Walk Down From Black Down Which Makes It An All Day Walk And Means You Don’T Have To Pay For Parking Cliff Top Gorge Walk Cheddar Lancashire BA5 3BT 4.85 miles

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Cheddar Gorge
A Circular Dog Walk At Cheddar Gorge. At Almost 122 Metres Deep And 3 Miles Long, This Is England’S Largest Gorge, With Weathered Crags And Pinnacles. BS27 3QF 5.19 miles For Cheddar Cliffs Take A371 To Wells From Weston-Super-Mare. 8 Miles North-West Of Wells, Signposted Off M5, A371 Axbridge To Wells Road And A38 Burnham To Bristol Road.

Ebbor Gorge (Red Trail)
Beautiful Walk Through Woodland Which Climbs Up Some Pretty Steep Paths To An Amazing View Across Somerset And Glastonbury Tor. Well Marked Paths. Some Of The Path Is Very Steep But Week With The Effort! West Mendip Way Wells Lancashire BA5 1AY 5.45 miles

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Cheddar Reservoir
A Fairly Small Circular Walk But Offers Lots Of Swimming For The Dogs. Mine Love Swimming In The Reservoir. There Are Sheep Around One Half Of The Reservoir So Dogs May Have To Be On Lead But The Other Half Does Not Have Sheep. A Football Field Is Also On Route So Dogs Can Have A Run Around There Too. Cheddar Reservoir Lancashire 6.71 miles

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