Burrow Mump
Burrow Mump
4.5
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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Chez H
6 contributions
Jan 2020
This was our first stop on our day tour of the Somerset 360s. We parked on the National Trust car park just off the A361, right next to the hill. Free for NT members, or there is a small box for a voluntary parking fee (think it suggested £2). Short but very steep climb up to the church at the top but beautiful views from the top definitely made up for it. We climbed the most direct route, but think it may be a little less steep if you walk around the bottom first and then up the other side. The easiest climb of the 360s, but was quite muddy and slippy so would recommend walking boots.
Written January 9, 2020
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Michael G
SW England, United Kingdom12 contributions
Aug 2020
Went here for a picnic with some friends on a nice sunny day in the summer, great views at the top bit of a hard walk but not to bad. Free car park which is great but on a sunny day may want to get there early as spaces might be gone. Nice pub just down the road for food and drinks.
Written October 6, 2020
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111TWIGAMINHAAFRIKA
Bristol, UK7,148 contributions
Jan 2020
Car parking available, NT members free.
This is a short but steep walk uphill on a slippery surface at present but it is so worth it for the wonderful views alone.
Mump it is, a small ruin to explore but its all about those views...
This is a short but steep walk uphill on a slippery surface at present but it is so worth it for the wonderful views alone.
Mump it is, a small ruin to explore but its all about those views...
Written January 21, 2020
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Dominic SR
Taunton, UK51 contributions
May 2020 • Couples
We came here one late sunny afternoon, in semi lockdown. No one was out, easy parking and it isn’t too far to the top. The sheep were out and were very inquisitive.
Great old building at the top, lovely views of the Somerset levels.
Definitely worth the trip.
Great old building at the top, lovely views of the Somerset levels.
Definitely worth the trip.
Written September 29, 2020
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Martin P
9 contributions
Mar 2022 • Solo
OK so the only thing I didn’t like was all the sheep poo. There’s tons of it, as sheep roam the whole site. They could even go inside the church past the barriers if they really wanted to. There was sheep poo in the whole field and it was even around the whole church itself. Like EVERYWHERE. It’s really really easy to step in the mess as well that they leave behind. As this site is held by the English trust I am surprised that there is no cleanup procedure in place due to the sheep.
The church itself looks amazing and is a bit of a climb up a hill so if someone has mobility issues it probably will be near impossible for them to climb up the hill without help as it’s steep.
The church itself looks amazing and is a bit of a climb up a hill so if someone has mobility issues it probably will be near impossible for them to climb up the hill without help as it’s steep.
Written March 25, 2022
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macedonboy
Glasgow, UK165,953 contributions
Sep 2021
Burrow Mump is a prominent hill where at the summits is the ruins of a church. The church was built on top of an earlier medieval church and also now serves as a war memorial with a plaque to those who lost their lives in the Second World War. Despite the ruinous state, the church building is photogenic on the hill on a backdrop of clear skies. It’s worth the hike up the hill to see the near complete tower.
The site also has a car park, so the visit also offers a chance to stop when touring around Somerset.
The site also has a car park, so the visit also offers a chance to stop when touring around Somerset.
Written September 14, 2021
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Ken R
Andover, UK828 contributions
Aug 2015 • Couples
Parking is nice and easy right at the bottom. Through a gate and up you climb. It is steep whichever way you go up and quite muddy (the car park is muddy too) so best take a change of shoes. Quite slippery too after a rain so take care.
Views from the top are lovely and you can see Glastonbury Tor in the distance as well as the expanse of the levels.
Well worth the climb but probably not worth making a trip especially to see.
Views from the top are lovely and you can see Glastonbury Tor in the distance as well as the expanse of the levels.
Well worth the climb but probably not worth making a trip especially to see.
Written August 31, 2015
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Junkyard-Julie H
Langport, UK12 contributions
Jun 2015 • Friends
Did you know 'Burrow' and 'Mump' both translate as ' Hill'?
Often dotted with sheep or cattle, the steep walk to the monument (St Michael's Church), on top of this natural hill is well worth the effort. Views across the Somerset Levels are fantastic, whether or not the land happens to be flooded at the time. There is a small car park at the base of the hill, where a voluntary donation box is situated. The hill is used to sledge down by those brave enough, during the Winter months (if we are lucky enough to have snow).
When I first relocated to Somerset, I lived in a village within a few miles of Burrowmump and was quite surprised at how many local people had not experienced climbing the hill and seeing the most amazing views from the top. It's fantastic for spotting wildlife; deer, badgers, foxes, herons and other birds can be seen in the fields below and you can literally see for miles and miles.
Burrowmump is well worth a visit - children love it - they enjoy racing up the hill and exploring the ruins of the church. Although there are no facilities here, there is a nearby pub where refreshments are served. The church at the bottom of the hill is worth a visit as well - if it's locked, there will be instructions for collecting the key on the door.
Often dotted with sheep or cattle, the steep walk to the monument (St Michael's Church), on top of this natural hill is well worth the effort. Views across the Somerset Levels are fantastic, whether or not the land happens to be flooded at the time. There is a small car park at the base of the hill, where a voluntary donation box is situated. The hill is used to sledge down by those brave enough, during the Winter months (if we are lucky enough to have snow).
When I first relocated to Somerset, I lived in a village within a few miles of Burrowmump and was quite surprised at how many local people had not experienced climbing the hill and seeing the most amazing views from the top. It's fantastic for spotting wildlife; deer, badgers, foxes, herons and other birds can be seen in the fields below and you can literally see for miles and miles.
Burrowmump is well worth a visit - children love it - they enjoy racing up the hill and exploring the ruins of the church. Although there are no facilities here, there is a nearby pub where refreshments are served. The church at the bottom of the hill is worth a visit as well - if it's locked, there will be instructions for collecting the key on the door.
Written July 2, 2015
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Storm793
Inverness, UK76 contributions
Nov 2014 • Friends
Great views and an interesting vibe here. It was nice that there was no one else here when I visited, which made the visit extra tranquil. Shame to see a bit of litter and a few bottles laying around, as well as some carved graffiti, but nothing unexpected. Not a climb for the faint hearted but definitely worth a visit if you are able, on a nice day it would be a nice place to just sit and take lift in
Written May 22, 2015
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recfern
Oswestry, UK11 contributions
Jun 2014 • Couples
The title speaks for itself really.
We were staying very close by to Burrow Mump and thought we would have a nice walk up to Burrow Mump. The field is literally full of sheep and sheep muck so you have to pick your way up to the top.
We were staying very close by to Burrow Mump and thought we would have a nice walk up to Burrow Mump. The field is literally full of sheep and sheep muck so you have to pick your way up to the top.
Written June 28, 2014
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Are dogs allowed off the lead
73Johnboy52
Bridgwater, UK69 contributions
unless they upset any cows or sheep that graze on the mump occasionally, I have never needed to put my dogs on lead, it is a beautiful tranquil place
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Frequently Asked Questions about Burrow Mump
- Burrow Mump is open:
- Sun - Sat 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
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