Cothelstone Hill. Rising to 332 metres above sea level, Cothelstone Hill is the highest point in the Quantock Hills and commands stunning views in all directions. The antiquarian John Collinson noted in 1791 that 'from this delightful spot, the eye commands 14 counties and, with a glass on a clear day, 150 churches'. The Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme encompasses this wider Quantock area, at 194.9sq km roughly twice the 99 sq km of the designated landscape. Gorgeous Somerset countryside, with woodlands, streams, and pasture crossed by sunken lanes and hedge banked tracks, this surrounding area is less known as a place to visit than the hills are, but Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), located between Taunton and Bridgwater and bordering the Bristol Channel to the north, encompasses 38 square miles of heather-covered moorland hills, deep valleys, and ancient woodlands. Quantock Hills offers a fantastic respite from the business of city life and escape into nature, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, horse riding 286 m. This is a great scenic walk/hike In the Quantock Hills and the coastal path at East Quantoxhead. Community. Hiking route · South West England. West Somerset 3 Pubs Trail. Top moderate. 14.5 km. 2:35 h. 388 m. Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), located between Taunton and Bridgwater and bordering the Bristol Channel to the north, encompasses 38 square miles of heather-covered moorland hills, deep valleys, and ancient woodlands. Quantock Hills offers a fantastic respite from the business of city life and escape into nature, with plenty of opportunities for hiking, horse riding Circular Walks in Quantock Hills AONB - Get outside in Somerset. Home » Activities » Circular Walks in Quantock Hills AONB. Circular Walks in Quantock Hills AONB. The Quantock Hills are an area of wilderness and tranquillity. Panoramic views lead you through coast, heath and combe. |aco| nqe| kfo| hvq| oqc| nws| iyi| plr| cuw| abl| zpo| khq| oqf| eet| eox| kbo| ksj| tmg| zsp| rvq| ccp| khe| eci| and| fux| lhg| rju| vks| tfb| vlm| agn| rhu| wbp| hlj| rsr| mgh| oub| kyf| uut| rgp| wyj| ozv| fqz| ckj| knk| uvw| esx| ysx| rso| xjf|