Reserves

Somerset Nature Reserves

If you're looking for things to do, places to go or even somewhere for a good day out, we've featured our top reserves to visit on this page which you can find using the dropdown filters below. 

For information about our other reserves click here or you can download our Nature Reserves Guide.

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Visiting our nature reserves

We favour public access to our nature reserves on foot, for quiet enjoyment of the wildlife and countryside. This is not always possible, for reasons including health and safety concerns or the need to protect fragile habitats. Restricted access and permit only reserves are clearly designated online and in the Nature Reserves Guide.

Dogs are permitted on most of our nature reserves, however, owners are reminded that dogs can cause significant disturbance to wildlife and livestock. Dogs must be kept under close control at all times and owners are responsible for cleaning up after their pets.

Please follow the Countryside Code:

  •     Be safe, plan ahead and follow any signs
  •     Leave gates and property as you find them
  •     Protect plants and animals and take your litter home
  •     Keep dogs under close control
  •     Consider other people
More information is available online at: www.countrysideaccess.gov.uk
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Thurlbear Wood Nature ReserveAt Thurlbear Wood you can enjoy walking the woodland paths dotted with colourful flowers, such as greater butterfly and spotted orchids, wild dog violets, bluebells and primroses.

Ubley Warren (photo by Jake Chant)Enjoy a great morning out walking exploring Somerset Wildlife Trust's reserves close to Mendip’s iconic Cheddar Gorge

Westhay Moor Nature ReserveWesthay Moor is a beautiful nature reserve to explore with its shimmering lakes and reed beds, birds singing and signs of life all around.

Yarley Fields Nature Reserve (photo by Jeff Bevan)This small, yet perfectly formed, nature reserve is at its best in spring and summer when you can enjoy the plethora of flowers and butterflies.

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