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The Top 13 Natural Monuments around Taunton Deane

Taunton Deane’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13

beautiful natural monuments around Taunton Deane. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!

Last updated: November 15, 2025

Wills Neck summit

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This is the highest point in the Quantocks with a summit at 1,266 feet (386 m). Wills Neck is also one of the highest points in Somerset. Surrounded by open …

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Wellington Monument

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This monument commemorates the Duke of Wellington’s victory at the Battle of Waterloo (1815). This battle was the start of the downfall of Napoleon, and with him, the French Empire.

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Burrow Mump

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Rising above the village of Burrowbridge, this wonderfully named hill is a scheduled monument and is home to a Grade I listed ruined church on its summit. At 79 feet …

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Otterhead Lakes

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Otterhead Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve on the site of a former Victorian estate in the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty. The reserve features two lakes, a river, …

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Giant Oak Tree

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Here you'll find a giant oak tree towering over a wooden bench, creating the perfect shady spot where you catch your breath or have some lunch.

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View Across the Quantocks

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From this vantage point near Cothelstone Hill, you can enjoy tremendous views across the beautiful Quantocks. Not only is it a wonderful viewpoint, but the area is steeped in archaeological …

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Lydeard Hill Viewpoint

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Lydeard Hill is the perfect spot to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the Quantocks. From this hilltop vantage point, you can enjoy wonderful views of the rolling hills and lush farmland that sweeps this area.

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View from Sampford Point

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Just in Devon, on its border with Somerset sits Sampford Common, a Site of Special Scientific INterest (SSSI). Despite being so close to the M25 the views from Sampford Point are full of peace and calm.

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View of the Blackdown Hills

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Stop for a moment at this viewpoint near the remains of Castle Neroche and take in these sensational views across the Blackdown Hills.

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Ashbrittle Yew and St. John the Baptist Church

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the Church of St. John the Baptist lies in the small Somerset village of Ashbrittle and dates back to the 15th century. If you think the church is old though, …

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The Top 13 Natural Monuments around Taunton Deane

Wills Neck summit

Wellington Monument

Burrow Mump

Otterhead Lakes

Giant Oak Tree

View Across the Quantocks

Lydeard Hill Viewpoint

View from Sampford Point

View of the Blackdown Hills

Ashbrittle Yew and St. John the Baptist Church

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