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Milverton: North Street. Looking east down this largely Georgian street. Thomas Young, professor of physics at the Royal Institution, was born here in 1733. He formulated the wave theory of light and was involved in the decryption of Egyptian hieroglyphs
The Adventure of Charles Augustus Milverton is a 34th Sherlock Holmes short story written by Arthur Conan Doyle and first published in the Collier's magazine (US) on 26 march 1904 and in The Strand Magazine in april 1904 (UK). Illustration by Frederic Dorr Steele (in Collier's magazine, 1904) with the caption:"You couldn't come any other time — Eh?"
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Milverton

England, United Kingdom · Europe

About Milverton

Milverton is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Wiveliscombe, 32km from Porlock Hill (A39).

Milverton is in England, United Kingdom, with about 1,100 people. You drive on the left here. The nearest town is Wiveliscombe, about 5 km away.

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What is there to see near Milverton?

Within an hour or so of Milverton: Tarr Steps (26 km), Dunkery Beacon (28 km), Porlock Hill (A39) (32 km), Porlock Hill (33 km).

Are there any good drives near Milverton?

The nearest famous roads are Porlock Hill, Cheddar Gorge Road (B3135) and Countisbury Hill.

Where is Milverton?

Milverton is in England, United Kingdom, about 5 km from Wiveliscombe.

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Quick Information

Population
1,112
Continent
Europe
Country
United Kingdom
Region
England
Timezone
Europe/London
Coordinates
51.0233, -3.2522

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in United Kingdom

Police
999
Ambulance
999
Fire
999
Non-emergency police
101
Driving side
left

112 also works. NHS non-emergency medical advice: 111. National Highways breakdown assistance on motorways: 0300 123 5000.

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Worth the detour from Milverton

8 notable places within an hour's drive.

bridge

Tarr Steps

A 17-span prehistoric-style clapper bridge across the River Barle on Exmoor, repeatedly rebuilt after floods.

26 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Dunkery Beacon

The highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset at 519 m, with views to the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor on clear days.

28 km · about 30 min drive

famous road

Porlock Hill (A39)

One of England's steepest A-roads at 1-in-4 with hairpins out of Porlock onto Exmoor; a toll road offers a gentler alternative.

32 km · about 35 min drive

famous road

Porlock Hill

Britain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.

33 km · about 40 min drive

natural wonder

Jurassic Coast

UNESCO World Heritage coastline stretching 95 miles from Devon to Dorset, exposing 185 million years of geological history in its dramatic cliffs.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cafe

The Bike Shed Exeter

The original Bike Shed venue in Exeter's historic city centre, blending motorcycle culture with independent food and drink.

39 km · about 45 min drive

cathedral

Exeter Cathedral

Magnificent Gothic cathedral boasting the longest uninterrupted vaulted ceiling in England, dating back to the 12th century.

39 km · about 45 min drive

landmark

The Cobb, Lyme Regis

The curving stone harbour wall at Lyme Regis, made famous by Jane Austen's Persuasion and The French Lieutenant's Woman.

40 km · about 45 min drive

Driving roads near Milverton

  • 26 kmTarr StepsA 17-span prehistoric-style clapper bridge across the River Barle on Exmoor, repeatedly rebuilt after floods.
  • 28 kmDunkery BeaconThe highest point on Exmoor and in Somerset at 519 m, with views to the Brecon Beacons and Dartmoor on clear days.
  • 32 kmPorlock Hill (A39)One of England's steepest A-roads at 1-in-4 with hairpins out of Porlock onto Exmoor; a toll road offers a gentler alternative.
  • 33 kmPorlock HillBritain's steepest A-road, where the A39 climbs out of Porlock onto Exmoor at gradients up to 1-in-4 with two severe hairpins. A scenic Victorian toll road offers a gentler coastal alternative.
  • 43 kmGolden CapThe highest point on England's south coast at 191 m, its sandstone summit glowing gold above Charmouth and Lyme Bay.
  • 45 kmCheddar Gorge ViewpointEngland's largest gorge with 450-foot limestone cliffs, offering jaw-dropping views from several pull-off points along the winding road.

Driving in United Kingdom

Drives on
the left
Petrol
~€1.73/litre
Motorway tolls
None

When to drive here

April to October

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