Staple Hill (Somerset)
Appearance
Staple Hill | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 315 m (1,033 ft) |
Prominence | 212 m (696 ft) |
Parent peak | Dunkery Beacon |
Listing | Marilyn, Hardy |
Geography | |
Location | Blackdown Hills, England |
OS grid | ST240166 |
Topo map | OS Landranger 193 |
Staple Hill is a hill in the English county of Somerset, the highest point in the Blackdown Hills. It is classed as both a Marilyn and a Hardy.[1]
This is one of the points on the Staple Fitzpaine Herepath a part of Forestry England woodlands.[2]
There is a loop walk, starting from the car parking area, of 800m taking in a couple of view points with the paths upgraded early in 2009 to be suitable for disabled access.
References
[edit]- ^ "All High Points Height Order" (PDF). The Hardys. p. 65. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
- ^ "Staple Hill Car Park". Forestry England. Retrieved 30 June 2015.
50°56′38″N 3°04′59″W / 50.94381°N 3.08314°W