Staple Common on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset. A fine view toward the Quantock Hills.

The short drive south from Staple Fitzpaine on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset takes you between the hedgerows up a narrow twisty minor road toward Castle Neroche and its environs.  With Neroche on your left you will come upon the entrance to the Forestry Commission’s Staple Common plantation on your right.  Pull in to the wide gateway and you can enjoy some fine views toward the Quantock Hills.

Earlier this week I did just that, and took some photos.

The first photo is a view over the tower of St. Peter's Church in the village of Staple Fitzpaine - it can be seen above the treetops in the centre of the picture.  Hestercombe House, on the slopes of the Quantocks, is just visible on the left of the picture.

A view from Staple Common on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset toward the Quantock Hills.

I panned to the west for the second photo.  Hestercombe House is now just visible on the right.

A view toward the Quantock Hills from Staple Common on the Blackdown Hills in Somerset.