Alcombe Somerset Map

About Alcombe

Alcombe unfolds with a quiet grace, a collection of dwellings that seem to have grown organically from the Somerset soil. It lies 1.3 km south-east of Minehead (from Minehead: bearing 143°T, OS grid SS 975 451). The air here often carries the faint, sweet scent of apple orchards, a reminder of the agricultural heritage that still whispers through its lanes. Beyond the neat gardens and modest homes, the land begins its gentle ascent towards the wilder beauty of Exmoor National Park, its ancient hills a constant, watchful presence on the horizon. The light, particularly in the late afternoon, possesses a softened, almost honeyed quality, lending a particular warmth to the stone walls and the occasional flash of a red tile roof. Alcombe’s proximity to the coast means that even inland, a subtle saltiness can sometimes be detected on the breeze, a reminder of the powerful Bristol Channel not far distant.

About This Alcombe Map Page

Explore Alcombe, Somerset, with an embedded street and satellite map - switch between views using the small square in the bottom left-hand corner of the map. Coordinates: 51.196622, -3.466911. Live weather conditions and 7-day forecasts are provided through Open-Meteo, while real-time local and world news feeds help keep the page current. Wikipedia and editorial summaries provide additional local information and context.

Location data is sourced from OS Open Names © Crown copyright and database rights 2024, Ordnance Survey, Open Government Licence v3.0, and verified by coordinates.