Parish in Bath and North East Somerset, England
| Coordinates: | 51.309, -2.622 |
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| OS grid ref: | ST 56 56 |
| Dialling code: | 01761 (Temple Cloud) |
West Harptree is a compact rural parish in Bath and North East Somerset, set in the low-lying Chew Valley at the northern edge of the Mendip Hills in England. The village is characterised by stone cottages and lanes and an ancient parish church with Norman origins, reflecting a long history tied to local farming and the landscape of the Mendips.
Today the parish remains largely agricultural but also functions as a commuter and retirement community for nearby Bath and Bristol, with a strong village social life centred on a village hall and local clubs. Its proximity to walking routes, wildlife-rich waterbodies and the rolling Mendip countryside makes it popular with walkers and birdwatchers as well as those seeking a quieter country lifestyle.