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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

Great walks there is many ways to get to the Beacon, it's very cold up there and the ground was rocky wet and very muddy, good boots needed, you can see Dartmoor Exmoor and Somerset on a clear day.

A good few tracks and paths up here to explore, it never gets old

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.

Moderate trail for everyone to explore and enjoy

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.

Culmstock Beacon provides a stunning viewpoint south to the River Culm valley and the historic village of Culmstock. The Beacon is on Black Down

High on the southwest point of Blackdown Common is Culmstock Beacon. It is one of a chain of Elizabethan beacons used for lighting fires to warn of advancing enemies, for example, The Spanish Armada. The beehive-shaped structure was built of flint. It was rebuilt in 1870 after the collapse of the earlier one. Culmstock Beacon is a wildlife haven with stunning views, particularly in the late summer when the bell-heather is in bloom. Access via public bridleway.

The abbey has a long history stretching back to 1201 when founded by William Brewer. The land was granted to the Cistercian order in the parish of Dunkeswell. It is an ancient monument of national importance which has recently fallen upon bad times and is in great need of a cash injection to restore this beautiful abbey to its once majestic glory.

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 😀

The abbey has a long history stretching back to 1201 when founded by William Brewer. The land was granted to the Cistercian order in the parish of Dunkeswell. It is an ancient monument of national importance which has recently fallen upon bad times and is in great need of a cash injection to restore this beautiful abbey to its once majestic glory.

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.

Looking out across the Culm Valley, Culmstock Beacon is a wonderful place to take in far reaching views. You can see almost to Exeter on a clear day. The beacon is the flint hunt which was part of an early warning system against invasion during Elizabethan times. Most notably warning against the Spanish Armada. Fires were lit on the beacons when ships were seen, the series of beacons reaching from the south west to London. You can go into the beacon, which was rebuilt in 1870 and look up at the sky where the fire would have been lit.

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.

Hemyock, on the River Culm, is the largest village in the Blackdown Hills AONB. A settlement can be traced here right back to 100BC and it has a history of iron smelting. Here you can find a Norman Church, St Mary's, and a Medieval Castle from the 14th century. There is also a small shop and a pub if you need supplies.

The monument has been repaired and it is possible to climb the over 200 steps to a lookout point at the top of the monument by booking online - if you can manage that after cycling up the Blackdowns.

Currently the monument is covered in scaffolding so there wasn't much to see when we got there. Not sure how long it'll be there until. But it was nice to have a little break from the crazy hills in the area! (Scaffolding is now removed and the restoration complete 2022)