Ashwick Somerset Map

About Ashwick

Ashwick rests in the soft Somerset countryside, a quiet collection of dwellings where the air often carries the scent of damp earth and distant woodsmoke. It lies 4.6 km north-north-east of Shepton Mallet (from Shepton Mallet: bearing 19°T, OS grid ST 633 478), and is situated north-north-west of Oakhill village. The gentle slopes surrounding Ashwick are a patchwork of fields, their hedgerows a vibrant green in the spring and a rich tapestry of russet and gold come autumn, often catching the low afternoon sun in a way that seems to gild the very landscape. For centuries, this land has been shaped by agriculture, the quiet persistence of farming evident in the enduring rhythm of the seasons. A small, unassuming church often stands at the heart of such hamlets, its ancient stones a silent witness to generations who have walked these paths. The sense of place in Ashwick is one of quiet continuity, a feeling of being rooted in the enduring character of the Mendip Hills.

About This Ashwick Map Page

Explore Ashwick, 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: 51.229041, -2.526105. 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.