Cheddar Complex
Two SWT reserves make up the Cheddar Complex; Long Wood and Velvet Bottom. The complex offers a chance to explore the desolate beauty of the Mendip Hills. The remote landscape is fractured with…
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Cheddar Wood Edge
An area between Axbridge and Cheddar, these fields were once used to grow strawberries, but since being abandoned they have reverted either to woodland while others are now being managed as…
Update of reserves opening
An update on the status of our nature reserves.
Covid-19 update: November
An update on what the new lockdown situation means in terms of visits to our nature reserves and other Trust activities. The safety of our volunteers, visitors and members is always our top…
Covid-19 update - 27th March
Latest update on Somerset Wildlife Trust's response to coronavirus
Covid-19 Update - 12th May
Following the government announcement at the weekend that people in England will be able to spend more time outdoors from Wednesday, for leisure purposes, and that households will also be able to…
An update on our Westhay Moor land purchase
As you may already know, at the end of August, we shared the news that we were successful in raising the £60,000 needed to buy and restore 11 vital acres of land at our Westhay Moor National…
Wilder Sensing Bioacoustic Monitoring Update
Deployed on the 2nd of November 2022, our audio sensors have been hard at work recording bird song at Honeygar almost continuously for 7 months.
COVID-19 Update - 17th March
By now we are all aware of the severity of Coronavirus and the impact it will have on our lives in the coming weeks and months. We wanted to let you know how we’re dealing with it at Somerset…
Cedar cup
This fascinating cup fungus is a lovely thing to stumble upon -should you be lucky enough!
The Somerset Sportive
Fundraise for Somerset Wildlife Trust and get a 25% discount! Join our Team Wilder for a 75km, 112km or 165km road cycle culminating with the famous ascent through Cheddar Gorge. Secure your place today.
Woodland Management on Mendip for Dormice and Beyond
Mendip is home to a number of wonderful Tilio-Acerion woodland sites. This particular type of woodland is typically only found on shallow base-rich soils on steep rocky slopes, such as the…