Wellington Monument Walk
Enjoy a climb up Wellington Hill and visit the monument created to commemorate the Duke of Wellington's victory at the Battle of Waterloo.
The noteworthy site is one of the main features of the Blackdown Hills AONB in Somerset. There's great views from the hill summit and a number of woodland trails to enjoy too.
Start your walk from the Wellington Monument car park, at Hemyock Place. From here you can pick up a lovely, beech lined woodland trail up to the monument. The obelisk stands at a height of 175 ft (53 m) and is one of the tallest of its kind in Britain. It's surrounded by an attractive area of grassland where you can see various wildflowers in the summer months. There's also a wide variety of birds and butterflies to look out for here too.
Wellington Hill is located just to the east of Culmstock Beacon and Black Down Common. You can extend your walk by heading up to the beacon for more great views over the Somerset and Devon countryside.
The monument lies just to the south of the market town of Wellington where there are two waymarked walks to pick up. You could also visit the hill from the town by following a public footpath south for just over a mile.
Postcode
TA21 9PA - Please note: Postcode may be approximate for some rural locationsWellington Monument Ordnance Survey Map 
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Wellington Monument Open Street Map 
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Wellington Monument Open Street Map 
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Pubs/Cafes
Just a mile to the south east of the car park you'll find Half Moon Inn at Clayhidon. The fine old pub dates back to the 18th century and sits near the 13th century St Andrews church. They serve good quality food and have a cosy log fire for colder days.
Outside there is a particularly lovely garden area here with excellent views over the Culm Valley.
You can find the inn at postcode EX15 3TJ for your sat navs.
Head into nearby Hemyock and there's The Catherine Wheel as an alternative. The pub serves good quality food, including a carvery. You can find them at postcode EX15 3RQ. They also have a garden area and are dog friendly.
Hemyock is also notable as the largest village in the Blackdown Hills AONB. It includes an ancient ruined castle and views of the River Culm so is worthy of some investigation itself.
Dog Walking
The woodland and hill top make for a fine dog walk. The Half Moon Inn mentioned above is also dog friendly.
Further Information and Other Local Ideas
To the south west there's Uffculme where you can visit the lovely deer park on the Bridwell Estate. In the village there's also the historic Coldharbour Mill with its fascinating working wool museum.
Cycle Routes and Walking Routes Nearby
Photos
Blackdown Hills, The Wellington Monument. The Monument is a 175 feet (53 m) high triangular tower located on the highest point of the Blackdown Hills, 3km south of Wellington.
The tree-lined footpath to the monument in autumn.
Wellington Monument in the mist
Cannon beneath the Monument.
Blackdown Hills , National Trust Sign and Uphill Track
Steps leading from the woodlands to the top of the hill and Wellington