Wookey Hole Somerset Map

About Wookey Hole

Wookey Hole, a name whispered on the Somerset wind, echoes with a certain ancient resonance. It lies 2.3 km north-west of Wells (from Wells: bearing 316°T, OS grid ST 532 473), and is situated north of Haybridge village. The very air around Wookey Hole seems to hold the secrets of its limestone depths, a subtle coolness even on the brightest days, hinting at the vast caverns that lie unseen beneath the rolling Mendip Hills. This is a place where the gentle murmur of the River Axe carves its path through the landscape, a constant, living presence that has shaped the very contours of the earth and the lives of those who have called Wookey Hole home for centuries. The distinctive scent of damp earth and ancient stone often hangs about the village, a grounding perfume. Here, the shadows lengthen with a unique quality, bathing the surrounding fields in a soft, almost ethereal light that speaks of quiet endurance.

About This Wookey Hole Map Page

Explore Wookey Hole, 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: 51.223771, -2.670433. 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.