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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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 The nature reserve is dominated by English oak and ash where many woodland birds and butterflies may be spotted.
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 At Catcott Lows you can enjoy stunning views across the marshes to Somerset’s iconic Glastonbury Tor.
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 The three Somerset Wildlife Trust reserves that make up the Cheddar Complex (Velvet Bottom, Black Rock and Long Wood) offer a chance to explore the desolate beauty of the Mendip Hills.
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 Photographers and serious naturalists alike love Draycott Sleights for the rich variety of wildlife and spectacular panoramic views across the Somerset Levels as far as Dorset, Exmoor and South Wales.
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 A visit to Edford Meadow this summer will reveal some of the best displays of orchids and wild flowers in Somerset. These traditional hay meadows are alive with the sights, smells and sounds of summer with many flowers, butterflies and birds to be enjoyed.
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 Two of Mendips most impressive cave systems run beneath your feet at GB Gruffy. This nature reserve is a great place to explore Somerset's industrial history and takes its unusual name from its mining heritage.
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