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Southmoor Pumping Station is a historic pumping station located in Somerset, England, primarily designed for land drainage. It is part of the complex network of pumping stations and drainage systems that manage water levels in the Somerset Levels, an area prone to flooding due to its low-lying position.

good food and service well worth a stop off

Beautiful Mill with the river flowing down towards Thorney. As you look towards Thorney bridge, you can see the large turning area where the boats carrying their goods would turnabout

It is a lovely and quiet walk across the start of the Somerset Levels

Closed due to pumping, bridge fenced off

Pontoons and stretch of river bank for picnics near the town

Wonderful stretch of river for a swim. Pontoon there spring, summer and autumn

The 43m high monument was built in 1767 to commemorate Sir William Pynsent, of the Pynsent Baronets. It was designed by Capability Brown for William Pitt. Legend has it that it was for his support on defeating the cider tax and is therefore locally known as the cider monument.