Ashton Windmill on the Isle of Wedmore in Somerset.

Ashton Windmill is an 18th century flour mill on the Isle of Wedmore in Somerset.  The mill stopped working in 1927.  I decided to go and have a look at it while driving south on the A38; it is easy to find by turning east off the A38 at Lower Weare and just following the road for about 2 miles.  The windmill is about 50 yards from the road and a convenient lay-by.

It was very peaceful - there was no-one else around during the visit - with views of the Mendip Hills to the north and the Polden Hills to the south.   The windmill stands on a ridge at a height of 141 feet so, unsurprisingly, there was a refreshing breeze which my wife and I enjoyed for about 40 minutes before heading back to the A38.

Ashton Windmill is in the care of Sedgemoor District Council, more information and details of when it is open can be found here:
 http://www.sedgemoor.gov.uk/museums

Ashton Windmill on the Isle of Wedmore in Somerset.