Staple Hill, Somerset
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| Staple Hill | |||
| Somerset | |||
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg) Staple Hill Plantations | |||
| Range: | Blackdown Hills | ||
| Summit: | 1,033 feet ST240166 50°56’38"N, 3°4’59"W | ||
Staple Hill in Somerset is a hill of 1,033 feet in the Blackdown Hills, of which hills it is the highest summit. It is classed as a 'Marilyn' for its relative height.[1]
Summit and walking
The summit of Staple Hill is one of the points on the 14-mile walking and cycling route known as the 'Staple Fitzpaine Herepath', and is a part of the Forestry Commission woodlands.[2]
There is a loop walk, starting from the car parking area taking in a couple of view points with the paths upgraded early in 2009 to be suitable for disabled access.
References
- ↑ "All High Points Height Order". The Hardys. p. 65. http://www.thehardys.org/uploads/2/3/7/5/2375589/hardys_3rd_edition_pre-pdf_c1.pdf. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ↑ "Staple Hill Car Park". Forestry Commission. http://www.forestry.gov.uk/forestry/englanddevonblackdownhillsstaplehillstaplehillcarpark. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
