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South Horrington

Built-up area in Somerset, England

Coordinates:51.216, -2.609
OS grid ref:ST 57 46
Dialling code: 01749 (Shepton Mallet)
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South Horrington is a small village just east of Wells in Somerset, one of the trio of settlements locally known as the Horringtons alongside East Horrington and West Horrington. It sits on the edge of the Mendip Hills and surrounding farmland, offering a blend of rolling countryside and convenient access to the shops and services of the cathedral city.

Traditionally agricultural, the area is now largely residential with a mix of stone cottages and a number of converted Victorian buildings; village life is quietly community‑oriented and many residents commute to nearby towns for work. Its peaceful rural character and proximity to the Mendips Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty make it popular with walkers and those seeking a quieter base in Somerset.

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Transport links

  • Bristol Airport 12.4 miles20 km
  • Cardiff Airport 34.1 miles54.8 km
  • Mendip Vale Railway Station 4.7 miles7.6 km
  • Merryfield Lane Railway Station 5.4 miles8.7 km

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Local points of interest

  • Mendip Hills Hill 4.1 miles6.6 km
  • Oaks of Avalon Archaeological site 5.6 miles9 km
  • Chalice Well Gardens 6.6 miles10.6 km
  • Clarks Village Shopping centre 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Cheddar Library Library 8.3 miles13.4 km
  • Mendip Autocross Recreation 9 miles14.5 km
  • Kingswood Nature reserve 11.2 miles18.1 km
  • King Alfred's Tower Historic site 12.7 miles20.4 km
  • Orchardleigh Estate Historic site 12.8 miles20.6 km
  • Wincanton Racecourse Recreation 13.4 miles21.5 km
  • Twerton Park Stadium 14.6 miles23.4 km
  • Longleat Country house 14.6 miles23.5 km