アンスフォード周辺のアトラクション＆必見スポット - トップ20

C.250 steps to climb, but quite low. Views are stunning from the top on a clear day. Costs £6 for non members.

King Alfred's Tower is a triangular tower raised in memory of King Alfred, who is said to have raised his standard here in 870 AD. It also commemorates George III in 1760 and the end of the seven years war. It was built by the owner of the Stourhead estate. Now owned and managed by the National Trust.

Alfred's Tower is a folly in Somerset,[1][2] England, on the edge of the border with Wiltshire, on the Stourhead estate. The tower stands on Kingsettle Hill and belongs to the National Trust. It is designated as a Grade I listed building.

Moderate trail with amazing woods and history

King Alfred's Tower is managed by the National Trust and is part of the nearby Stourhead estate. The tower is a 49m high folly designed in 1772. It's believed to mark the site where King Alfred rallied his troops in 878.

Entry point to dip in West Lydford, beautiful swim to the Bridge

Just over half way up the gradient eases for a short distance. In the days of old, horses pulling a cart would be sent into a gallop to gain momentum for the steep section ahead. You are unlikely to see that nowadays but it is still known as "galloping plain" locally.

There are now lots of signs around the church stating no access to the river, however if you turn left out of the church car park and head back towards the river in that direction then there is access to the river there