Nestling at the foot of the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. the parish of Compton Bishop comprises the settlements of Cross, Newtown, Rackley, Webbington and of course Compton Bishop itself.

Situated in an enviable location just 18 miles from the city of Bristol, 25 miles from the Somerset county town of Taunton and close to Wells, Cheddar and the coastal town of Weston-super-Mare, Compton Bishop is an unspoilt area of outstanding natural beauty, visited by many who appreciate the beautiful breathtaking scenery.


Although most of our once-thriving market gardens and apple orchards have long-since vanished, the surrounding countryside looks much as it has done for many generations. The fields, although larger than in years gone by, because of the removal of many hedgerows, still provide rich grazing to cattle and sheep as they always have.

The parish has a network of more than 13 miles of well-used public footpaths, bridleways and permissive paths which provide a wonderful variety of routes. Crook Peak, Wavering Down and Cross Plain are owned by the National Trust, and provide recreational space for vast numbers of walkers, horse-riders, mountain-bikers and model aircraft and hang-gliding enthusiasts.