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

This gets VERY boggy so make sure you take that into consideration on this walk

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.

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 😀

The monument itself is now open on Mondays for the climb of around 360 steps to the top with a fantastic view, maybe a fee. but the whole area is free to wander at will. N.T.

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.

Braziers is a coffee roaster where you can buy quality house blends of coffee beans, ground or at wholesale. They also sell coffee making kit like filters and pour over funnels. The café serves great coffee as well as other drinks, cakes and food. It's not huge and it's a good idea to bring a lock as you can't always see your bike from the tables. Open everyday from 8:30 - 16:00.

This highlight is at the car park but its a short walk (lumpy ride) along the flat path to reach the monument. Tours are available from April to October 10:00 - 16:00, booking essential. You can view the monument from outside and walk around the area which has great views without booking. The Wellington Monument is the tallest three sided obelisk in the world at 175ft. It was commissioned in 1817 to commemorate the Duke of Wellingtons victory at the battle of Waterloo. Originally designed to be a plinth with a stature of the duke on top but the money ran out and it was eventually finished in 1820. It's been damaged by lightning and needed major restoration several times since it's completion. The National Trust took over the management in 1934 and undertook many cycles of repair over the years. The most recent 3.1million pound project has been recently completed with the aim of not needing more repair work in the near future.