오터포드‬에서 가장 멋진 ‪9‬개의 천연기념물

According to locals, there's beavers here.

Beautiful panoramic views across miles upon miles of countryside.

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.

Otterhead Lakes is a beautiful nature reserve on the site of a former Victorian estate in the Blackdown Hills Area of Natural Beauty. The reserve features two lakes, a river, grasslands and wetlands and is home to a diverse range of wonderful wildlife species including dormice, badgers, and bats, as well as kingfisher, dipper & wagtail.

Here you'll find a giant oak tree towering over a wooden bench, creating the perfect shady spot where you catch your breath or have some lunch.

Stop for a moment at this viewpoint near the remains of Castle Neroche and take in these sensational views across the Blackdown Hills.

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.