East Harptree

A small conifer woodland with historic interest, situated in the Mendip Hills. There is a short hard surfaced walking trail from the car park to the Smitham Chimney. In front of the Chimney there is a pond where you can see dragonflies in the summer months. There are also fine views of the Chew Valley from the grassland area nearby.

The Smitham Chimney is a relic of Mendip's industrial past. The Cornish-style chimney survived when the site closed in 1875 and was saved from complete destruction in 1973 by The Mendip Society and Somerset County Council

The project to improve the area around the chimney is a partnership between the Forestry Commission, the Mendip Society, the Mendip Hill AONB Service, Countryside Agency and Aggregate Industries.

Please note: The site is open as usual but there are icy conditions on the trails and in the car park.

East Harptree is in Mendip Woodlands.

East Harptree is the nearest town or village.

OS Grid Reference: ST557541
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