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This lovely stop has now closed as of October 2024.

If you look over the wall to the right, you will see the raised bank where the old railway ran

Lovely place to stop for a takeaway coffee, savouries, cake or pastry

A secure dog walking field ( fully enclosed by 6ft high fencing ) at Staple Fitzpaine on the blackdown hills nr Taunton. www.stapledogsrunfree.co.uk Half hr run £6 1-2 dogs £2 per extra dog Hour run £10 £2 per extra dog

The church of st Peter is of norman origin and is listed as a Grade 1 building. The Chancel ( area around the Altar ) dates back to the 14th century. The North aisle was added about a century later, but the south porch and vestry were added much alter on in the 1800's. The Church has 6 bells, the oldest dating to the 1400's The crenellated three stage tower has merlons ( Designed slits for observations or firing ) Note on my pictures what appear to be gargoyles, but in fact are actually hunky punks ( grotesque gothic decorations which serve no purpose, unlike Gargoyles which are used a drainage features for water on the roof ).

Part of the Herepath Trail - takes you into the fields, round some paddocks. Gates but no lifting reqd

Parts of the church date back to Norman times with the doorway on the south side being the best visible Norman build remaining. The Chancel is 14th century and the tower added in the 1500's. The old sandstone cross in the churchyard is from the 14th century.

A local group of volunteers have built some Mtb tracks here. I wish I had more time to explore them - next time…. Any help gratefully received on track maintenance from the group