クレイヒドンでの周辺の簡単なハイキングとウォーキング

wellington monument sits on the top of the black down hills so be prepared for a big climb from all directions

St Mary’s church Hemyock appeared on the show”Blind Date” in 2008 The church can be traced back to 1120 and Hemyock castle adjacent was a focal point of clashes during the civil war fought between Cromwell and his parliamentarians (Roundheads) and the the royalists under the King Charles 1.

Couple of shops but no cafe.

Park in layby opposite church

Beautiful gardens surround this house and the adjacent Manor House you can also spot remains of the old Hemyock stn platform😀

The Wellington Monument is a 175-foot-high triangular obelisk located on a point of the Blackdown Hills, 3 km south of Wellington in the English county of Somerset. It is a grade II* listed building and is the tallest three-sided obelisk in the world.

Hemyock is the largest village within the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty in Somerset. The village features a number of fascinating historic buildings, including a medieval castle, an Elizabethan chapel, a church that dates back to Norman times, and a pub that's been established since 1740!

There is a busy road before the final climb to the monument. The great Iron Duke lives on in memory with this recently refurbished monument. The history and the superb views make this a great choice for a hike 😀