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About Old Down, Somerset

Old Down is a small Somerset village positioned on elevated ground between Bath and the Mendips. The A37 provides the main north-south route, with drivers from Bath using the A367 via Radstock, whilst Bristol visitors follow the A37 south for 25km. Local B-roads link surrounding villages like Emborough and Binegar. Electric vehicle charging is well-covered with over 90 fast chargers nearby, particularly along the A37. The imposing tower of nearby Downside Abbey dominates the skyline for miles around.

Where is Old Down, Somerset on the map?

Old Down, Somerset is in England, at 51.259, -2.539 - about 6 km south-west of Thicket Mead.

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The closest airport to Old Down, Somerset is Bristol Airport, 29 km (about 27 min by car).

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