Walton Hill in the Polden Hills. An unrivalled view over the Somerset Levels.

Walton Hill is on the ridge of the Polden Hills just south of Street in Somerset.  The National Trust owns and manages the hill, but be aware that the former windmill, just along the ridge to west, is a private residence.  Walton Hill overlooks, and takes its name from, the nearby village of Walton which dates back to Saxon times and is mentioned in the Domesday Book as belonging to The Church.

The view north from Walton Hill over the village of Walton to the Mendip Hills.  Crook Peak is on the horizon above and just to the right of the spire of Holy Trinity Church.

I approached in a westerly direction from the crossroads where the B3151 passes over the Poldens at the top of Collard Hill.  Just over a mile from the crossroads is a convenient parking area only a short and gently sloping walk from the 269 feet high summit of Walton Hill. 

There is an orientation monument at the summit which illustrates the landmarks visible in the wonderful panoramic view.  They include: Lollover Hill and Dundon Hill nearby to the south; the village of High Ham and Stembridge Tower Mill to the south west; the Wellington Monument is visible on a clear day, using binoculars, 23 miles away on the Blackdown Hills; to the west is King’s Sedgemoor with Bridgwater and the Quantock Hills beyond; to the north west are Brent Knoll, Brean Down and the Bristol Channel; the Mendip Hills to the north lie parallel to the Polden Hills with the plain of East Sedgemoor between the two ranges.

The view along the southern slopes of the Polden Hills towards Bridgwater and the Quantock Hills beyond.

The view from Walton Hill across The Levels to the Blackdown Hills. 

Although the Poldens never rise above 300 feet they give an unrivalled view over the Somerset Levels.  For those fit enough to explore it, the 6 mile long footpath of the Polden Way runs from Walton Hill south east to Hurcot Hill near Somerton.