Hungerford Somerset Map

About Hungerford

Hungerford, a quiet hamlet in Somerset, breathes a hushed sort of peace. It lies 3.9 km south-west of Watchet (from Watchet: bearing 218°T, OS grid ST 046 403), and is situated south of Washford village. The land around Hungerford slopes gently, a subtle cradle for fields that shift in hue with the passing sun, from the vibrant green of spring to the burnished gold of late summer. Ancient hedgerows, thick with the scent of hawthorn and wild rose, form a delicate tracery across the landscape, whispering tales of seasons long past. The quietude here is profound, broken only by the distant bleating of sheep or the murmur of the River Washford, which threads its way through the surrounding countryside, a silver ribbon in the soft West Country light. Small cottages, their stone walls weathered by countless years, seem to sprout organically from the earth, as if they too are part of the enduring landscape.

About This Hungerford Map Page

Explore Hungerford, 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: 51.153979, -3.365207. 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.