Cleeve, Claverham, Cingresbury, Yatton Area Guide

Yatton

Situated on the Somerset Levels, Yatton is a village with a population of over 7500. The parish includes Claverham, a small village which was originally a farming hamlet. In 1841 Yatton opened its railway station which provides commuters with access to Bristol Parkway, Weston-super-Mare, Cardiff, Taunton and London Paddington. 10 primary schools are within a 3.5-mile radius of Yatton and two ‘Ofsted’ outstanding secondary schools within 3.8 miles; these are Churchill Acadamy & Sixth Form and Backwell School. The Strawberry Line cycle path commences at Yatton and you can cycle or walk to Cheddar from here; the line was named because of the trade in Cheddar’s strawberries which were transported to London by train and it is said that you could smell the strawberries long after the train had passed.

Brockley & Cleeve

The villages of Brockley & Cleeve sit approximately 9 miles southwest of Bristol City Centre and are overlooked by several hills and valleys, which support a rich diversity of wildlife. Properties vary in age, but are mostly larger houses and cottages, with several farm houses and barn conversions.