Blackmoor Vale

About

Blackmoor Vale ward is located in the South Somerset district, covering a mix of rural and semi-rural areas. The ward includes several villages and hamlets, such as Horsington, Stowell, and Charlton Horethorne, set amidst rolling farmland and quiet countryside. The landscape is characterised by small fields, hedgerows, and scattered woodlands, typical of the Blackmore Vale region.

The area has a strong agricultural presence, with dairy farming playing a key role in the local economy. Villages within the ward feature traditional stone cottages, historic churches, and community spaces like village halls. Transport links are limited, with narrow country lanes connecting settlements. The ward offers a quiet, rural lifestyle while remaining within reach of larger towns like Sherborne and Wincanton.