About Broomfield Hill
The climb up Broomfield Hill rewards you with one of those views that makes the Quantock Hills proper special. It's not a difficult walk - the summit sits at 310 metres, which means you're looking at a gentle ascent rather than anything that'll leave you gasping - and the path from Bridgwater side is well-trodden enough that you won't get lost.
On a clear day, the vista sweeps across the Vale of Taunton Deane and beyond. Moorland stretches out in all directions, and you can clock Exmoor in the distance if visibility's kind to you. The actual summit is a bit underwhelming - there's no monument or marker, just open hillside - but that's rather the point. This is about the walking and the landscape, not ticking off a defined destination.
Walkers will love it. Kids might manage it if they're decent hikers, though they could get fidgety without much to do at the top. It takes a couple of hours there and back, depending on your pace and how long you linger.
If you're based at Secret Valley, which sits just 2.1 miles away and gets consistently brilliant reviews, this makes a brilliant half-day excursion. It's the sort of walk that epitomises the Quantocks - uncrowded, properly moorish, and close enough to Bridgwater that you're not committing your entire day. Free to access, naturally. Go in autumn when the light's golden and the tourist crowds have thinned out.
On a clear day, the vista sweeps across the Vale of Taunton Deane and beyond. Moorland stretches out in all directions, and you can clock Exmoor in the distance if visibility's kind to you. The actual summit is a bit underwhelming - there's no monument or marker, just open hillside - but that's rather the point. This is about the walking and the landscape, not ticking off a defined destination.
Walkers will love it. Kids might manage it if they're decent hikers, though they could get fidgety without much to do at the top. It takes a couple of hours there and back, depending on your pace and how long you linger.
If you're based at Secret Valley, which sits just 2.1 miles away and gets consistently brilliant reviews, this makes a brilliant half-day excursion. It's the sort of walk that epitomises the Quantocks - uncrowded, properly moorish, and close enough to Bridgwater that you're not committing your entire day. Free to access, naturally. Go in autumn when the light's golden and the tourist crowds have thinned out.
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What type of attraction is Broomfield Hill?
Broomfield Hill is a peak in Somerset, South West.
Are there holiday parks near Broomfield Hill?
Yes, there are 2 holiday parks near Broomfield Hill. The closest is Secret Valley, just 2.1 miles away, rated 5.0 out of 5 by visitors.
Where is Broomfield Hill?
Broomfield Hill is located near Bridgwater in Somerset, South West. It is easily accessible from nearby holiday parks, making it ideal for a day trip during your stay. The nearest park is just 2.1 miles away.
What else is there to do near Broomfield Hill?
Near Broomfield Hill you can also visit The Walled Gardens of Cannington (landmark), Admiral Robert Blake (historic site), Spirit of Carnival (gallery), Eastover Pond (lake). Browse our Bridgwater area guide for the full list of things to do.