The Northern Flank of Beacon Hill (Quantocks)

A named place photographed at this map point in Somerset.

Rising to approximately 520 feet (159 meters), the Northern Flank of Beacon Hill is part of the Quantock Hills, an area of ancient gritstone geology that forms part of the oldest designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in England. The Quantocks have historical significance as a landscape that inspired early English Romantic literature and offer panoramic views across Somerset.