St Michael's Hill affords breathtaking views over the village of Montacute and the serene Somerset countryside. On the summit, you find St Michael's Tower, a folly built in the 18th century. Shortly after the Norman Conquest of 1066, a castle was built on the summit. However, nothing remains of the castle today.

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St Michael's Hill is situated approximately 10-15 minute walk from the road going through Montacute village… There is a tower upon it, which you can access, and climb the spiral stairs to look out across southern Somerset.

Worth a visit for the view, even if only once…

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Montacute House to Whitcombe Valley loop

8.81km

02:29

180m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Ham Hill Country Park – Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks loop from Stoke sub Hamdon

6.88km

01:54

120m

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill) – Witcombe Valley loop from Montacute

10.3km

02:52

190m

Moderate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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Elevation 110 m

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Tuesday 5 May

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Max wind speed: 13.0 km/h

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Location: Montacute, South Somerset, Somerset, South West England, England, United Kingdom

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St Michael's Tower on St Michael's Hill

#1.

Montacute House to Whitcombe Valley loop

#2.

Ham Hill Country Park – Ham Hill Quarry Earthworks loop from Stoke sub Hamdon

#3.

Hamdon Hillfort (Ham Hill) – Witcombe Valley loop from Montacute

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