Wigeon (Anas penelope) flock coming in to land on partially frozen flooded marshland in winter, Catcott Lows National Nature Reserve, Somerset, UK - Nick Upton/2020VISION
Nature reserves
Top places to visit
From heathland to wetland, stunning open spaces to hidden gems, discover our best sites for nature across Somerset. We're proud that our nature reserves are inviting places for people who want to walk in nature.
Catcott Nature Reserve
Our Catcott reserve comprises of an amazing wetland mosaic of traditional hay meadows, wet woodland and wet grazing marsh and fen. This…
Boon's Copse
Boon's Copse is a species rich ancient woodland on the Blackdown Hills and is a relic of the original Neroche Royal Forest.
Chancellor's Farm
A series of traditionally managed fields around the buildings of Chancellor’s Farm and providing an outstanding example of some of the…
Dundon Beacon
A mosaic of flower rich calcareous grassland, scrub and ancient oak woodland on an isolated hill capped with an Iron Age fort with views…
Green Down
One of the best examples of limestone downland and scrub in Somerset. One of the jewels in the crown of this reserve is the Large Blue…
Rose Wood
Rose Wood is currently closed until further notice due to tree felling works taking place on site to deal with ash dieback in the area.…
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