Somerset County Council proposed disposal of land on the Quantock Hills
Quantock Hills AONB Service position on the land disposals…read more.
Slow down, watch out, deer about
The shorter days are giving rise to an annual…read more.
Wild Places Competition
Win a chance to create your own 'wild place'.…read more.
Planning and the Quantock Hills
Find out how the AONB is involved in the…read more.
Quantock walks
Some ideas for gentle, beautiful walks around…read more.
A Quantocks more accessible for all
Work is underway to create better information…read more.
Tourist Information
For Taunton and Bridgwater:
Library, Paul Street, Taunton, TA1 3XZ
Tel: 01823 336344 Fax: 01823 340308
Travel centre: 01823 340306 Text: 07513 531529
Email: .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address)
www.visitsomerset.co.uk/taunton
We are open Monday to Saturday 9.30am to 4.30pm
The Quantock Hills
Are an area of wilderness and tranquillity. Panoramic views lead you through coast, heath and combe. Explore and you will find rocky Jurassic coastline, exposed heathland summits, deep wooded combes, undulating farmland and attractive villages all within this protected landscape.
The Quantock Hills are an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB), which means that its distinctive character, natural beauty and cultural heritage are so outstanding that it is in the nation’s interest to safeguard them. The area received its protected status in 1956.
This precious… read more.
latest news
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Enjoying the Quantocks
So many ways to enjoy the Quantock Hills without endangering the environment or wildlife..…
Georgie Grant
01 November 2010, 12.21pm -
FREQUENTLY ASKED PLANNING QUESTIONS
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about Planning, a very important…
Georgie Grant
26 January 2010, 06.43pm -
Who and what is an AONB partnership?
Caring for the Quantock Hills AONB is undertaken by many organisations and individuals including…
Georgie Grant
12 October 2009, 11.24am
