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 Weather

Patchy rain nearby

Temp: 3.8°C

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Wind: 25.3 MPH

Wind Dir: WNW

Local Schools

School Details
Ubley Church Of England Primary School
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Local Post Boxes

Post Box
Compton Martin Post Office
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Main Road
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Harptree Hill
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Blue Bowl
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West Harptree Post Office
Weekday Last Collection:17:00
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Ubley Village
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The School
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The Snatch
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Proud Cross
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East Harptree Village
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Townsend
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Breach Hill
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Nordrach On Mendip
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Nempnett
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Saturday Last Collection:07:00
Sutton Wick
Weekday Last Collection:09:00
Saturday Last Collection:07:00
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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
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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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Camelids

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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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Cats

Dogs

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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

Location
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