Stringston Somerset Map

About Stringston

Stringston breathes the quiet air of the Quantock Hills, a place where ancient footpaths meander through fields that catch the sun with a soft, golden hue. It lies 10.5 km east of Watchet (from Watchet: bearing 94°T, OS grid ST 175 424), and is situated north-east of Holford village. The gentle slopes here, carpeted in bracken and gorse, offer a subtle grandeur, a landscape that has witnessed the slow turning of seasons for centuries. A sense of enduring continuity emanates from the very stones of the cottages, their walls weathered to a pleasing, muted grey. The air itself seems to carry a faint, earthy fragrance, a testament to the rich agricultural heritage that still defines Stringston. The occasional bleating of sheep on the higher ground breaks the stillness, a sound that feels as old as the hills themselves.

About This Stringston Map Page

Explore Stringston, 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: 51.175405, -3.180397. 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.