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< Back Adders Surveying for this shy but surprising snake, with its distinctive black zigzag, on the top of the Quantock Hills. We have undertaken a number of monitoring schemes aiming to identify adder populations and distribution. The adder ( Vipera berus ) is a small snake with adults measuring between 60 and 80cm. Adders like to live in woodland, heathland and rough grassland. They prey on small mammals, amphibians, birds, and reptiles, and are preyed upon by birds of prey and larger mammals. Nationally, population numbers have declined significantly. This is thought to be due to habitat loss. On the Quantock Hills we are keen to understand where adders hibernate (called hibernaculums) so we can better manage the habitat. If you see an adder please let us know or use the iNaturalist app. < Previous Next >

< Back to Current Projects (all) Quantock Views A wonderful resource, Quantock Views is an archive of historic photographs and images of the Quantock Hills. Start date: 1 Jan 2014 End date: ​ Funding: £22,000 Partners: Quantock Hills National Landscape Team More info: https://www.quantockviews.uk/intro Quantock Views is a volunteer led project which was the brilliant idea of Keith Edwards a long standing volunteer who recognised the important value of historic photographs and postcards. The landscape of the Quantock Hills has been recognised for its scenic beauty since the time of Coleridge and Wordsworth and in the late 19th century the advent of photography opened up the opportunity for capturing the wonderful views and communities of the Quantock Hills. The project aims to collect high resolution scans of photographs, postcards and images of and from the Quantock Hills to ensure that these historic records are not lost. As well as collating these images the project has a website allowing anyone to view them opening up the heritage of the Quantock Hills to a wider community. < Previous Next >

< Back to Meet the team Katie Read Landscape Project Officer katie.read@somerset.gov.uk The role is responsible for delivering the externally funded landscapes projects such as Farming in Protected Landscapes Programme and the Greater Quantock Landscapes Development Fund. The role works with farmers and land managers to develop projects and applications, supporting the Local Assessment Panel and engaging teams nationally to deliver best practice in agri-environment schemes. < Previous Next >

< Back to all information leaflets Heathland birds of the Quantock Hills Download document [pdf] Why is the Quantock heathland so important for birdlife? Click on the button above to download a copy of this document. If you require a different format, please email quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk or call 01823 451884. < Previous Next >

< Back to all volunteering opportunities Volunteer Rangers The eyes and ears of the AONB Team, volunteer rangers will be out and about giving advice to visitors Our Volunteer Rangers act as the eyes and ears on the ground doing patrols around the hills, they engage with the public and keep an eye on what's going on. Issues that the Volunteer Rangers notice on their patrols such as fallen trees or broken stock fencing feeds back into the AONB work programme. They also work on public engagement activities such as information points and events. < Previous Next >

< Back to all walks Walking with Wheels - Holford to Halsway Post circular [CATEGORY 3 RED] A Disabled Ramblers Route - Explore the heathland summits and ancient sessile oak woods in this middle distance circular route. Download walk ​ Walk info Distance Nearest postcode: 12.2km (7.5 miles) 3.5 hours Look out for Red deer on the open heathland summits, with many specalist birds such as Dartford Warbler and Stonechat on the heathlands and Pied Flycatcher and Redstarts in the woodlands. Location Start location Nearest postcode: What3Words: http://What3Words ///subsystem.limiting.shorts ​ ​ Facilities nearby A number of outlets in Holford. Nearest public toilets in Castle Street, Nether Stowey Transport and parking Free car parking at Holford Bowling Green Car Park. Accessibility A Disabled Ramblers Route - Developed by the Disabled Ramblers this circular walk takes in some of the best landscapes that the Quantock Hills has to offer from the heathland summits and the ancient sessile oak woods. Please visit the website for the latest accessibility information and full route description. < Previous Next >

< Back to Completed Projects (all) The Quantock Education (QEd) project was a three year project run by the Quantock Hills Team that raised the awareness of the special characteristics of the Quantock Hills, built on the work with schools alreading occuring and developed relevant teaching activities and resources. The Team has a long tradition of working with schools and other groups to promote environmental education so the project built on this solid foundation, backed up by a wealth of detailed knowledge and expertise about the Quantock Hills. View the educational resource packs ... Quantock Education (QEd) A three year project that raised awareness of the special characteristics of the Quantock Hills in an education setting. Start date: 1 April 2002 End date: 31 March 2005 Funding: Natural England Partners: South West Heritage Trust, Bishops Lydeard Primary School < Previous Next >

< Back to Joint Advisory Committee papers (all) Joint Advisory Committee papers January 2023 Download document [pdf] Click on the button above to download a copy of this document. If you require a different format, please email quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk or call 01823 451884. < Previous Next >

< Back to FAQs Wild camping Can I go wild camping on the Hills? Landowners do not allow wild camping on the Quantock Hills or in parking areas. Fortunately, there are a number of very nice camp sites which allow you to walk or ride straight onto the Hills without the need for your car. Click here for a list of campsties. If you discover any others please let us know. < Previous Next >

< Back to Newsletters (all) Newsletter May 2020 Download document [pdf] Click on the button above to download a copy of this document. If you require a different format, please email quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk or call 01823 451884. < Previous Next >

< Back to Joint Advisory Committee papers (all) Joint Advisory Committee papers July 2018 Download document [pdf] Click on the button above to download a copy of this document. If you require a different format, please email quantockhills@somerset.gov.uk or call 01823 451884. < Previous Next >