Planning and the Quantock Hills
How is the AONB involved in the planning process?…read more.
Management Plan and Summary Sheet 2009-2014
How does the AONB partnership aim to care for…read more.
PONY ROUND UP
This is scheduled for Friday 10 and Saturday 11…read more.
Phytophthora Ramorum: who to call
If you have any suspicions about the presence of…read more.
COMMENTS FROM OUR EXHIBITION
The International Year of Biodiversity painting competition…read more.
MAKING A FURTHER EXHIBITION OF OURSELVES
To celebrate the International Year of Biodiversity,…read more.
Tourist Information
- Bridgwater
Tel: 01278 436438 - Minehead
Tel: 01643 702624 - Taunton
Tel: 01823 336344
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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Planning and the Quantock Hills
How is the AONB involved in the planning process?. The Quantock Hills, like all…
Anna Newman
01 February 2010, 02.42pm -
FREQUENTLY ASKED PLANNING QUESTIONS
Below are some of the most commonly asked questions about Planning, a very important…
Anna Newman
26 January 2010, 06.43pm -
ENJOYING THE QUANTOCKS
There is so much to appreciate and so many ways to enjoy the Quantock…
Anna Newman
06 January 2010, 12.21pm