Search Results

Consultation and planning documents Dark Skies Position Statement Drone Policy Landscape Review Response March 2022 Deer Management Strategy Response August 2022 Landscape Character Assessment 2019

Management Plan The Quantock Hills National Landscape Management Plan is the main tool for protecting the National Landscape into the future as it sets the agenda for the National Landscape Team, Partnership and the wide range of Quantock Hills partners for the next five years. Delivery Plan 2019-2024 State of the Quantock Hills report Management Plan 2019-2024 Strategic environment assessment

Annual reports Annual Report 2022 - 2023 Annual Report 2019-2020 Annual Report 2016-2017 Annual Report 2021 - 2022 Annual Report 2018-2019 Annual Report 2020-2021 Annual Report 2017-2018

Information leaflets Deer on the Quantock Hills Highway heritage project Ticks and lyme disease Geology and fossils of the Quantock Hills and coast Managing beech hedge banks Visitor Guide Heathland birds of the Quantock Hills The historic landscape of the Quantock Hills

Walks and rides Craving wide open spaces, babbling brooks, sweet smelling pine forests, ancient oak woods and wild Jurassic Coast? These routes will allow you to explore all the special areas of the Quantock Hills Coleridge Way Walk 51 miles through the stunning Somerset countryside of the Quantock Hills, the Brendon Hills and Exmoor, a landscape that inspired Coleridge to produce some of his best known work. Hawkridge Woods A short walk exploring woodland around Hawkridge Reserviour with a restored limekiln and some hidden views. King Charles III England Coast Path (Brean to Minehead Section) Created in 2016 and building on the West Somerset Coast Path this section of the England Coast Path explores great geology and history from the forts at Brean Down to the Jurassic Coast at Listock and Kilve Ramscombe (Forestry England) [CATEGORY 2 BLUE] A lovely route on forest roads exploring Forestry Englands Great Wood with magnificant towering conifer trees and hidden wildlife. 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. Walking with Wheels - Ramscombe to Wills Neck [CATEGORY 3 RED] A Disabled Ramblers Route - From the woodland of Ramscombe to the highest point on the Quantock Hills this route explores both the intimate habitats to the wide open vistas Cothelstone Hill This walk explores the woodlands and grasslands of Cothelstone Hill taking in views across the whole of Somerset Kilve and East Quantoxhead Explore the facinating history and geology of the wonderful Quantock Hills coast with this gentle walk Ramscombe (Forestry England) A lovely walk on forest roads exploring Forestry Englands Great Wood with magnificant towering conifer trees and hidden wildlife. Staple Plain (National Trust) This walking trail takes you down through broadleaf woodland, into a bracken-filled combe and up to the top of Beacon Hill for views across the Quantock Hills and beyond. Continue through lowland heathland, listening and looking out for red deer, skylark and Dartford warbler in this wildlife-rich environment. Walking with Wheels - Information for routes without stiles or barriers Walking with Wheels provide information and grading on routes to show whether they are accessible for all, many or some. Walking with Wheels - Ramscombe, Black Hill and Dowsborough [CATEGORY 3 RED] A Disabled Ramblers Route - From the woodland of Ramscombe to the summit at Black Hill and back via the Iron Age hillfort of Dowsborough this route passes through some of the best the Quantock Hills has to offer.

Quantock Hills Partnership papers The Quantock Hills Partnership is the decision making body which produces the Management Plan and guides the work of the Quantock Hills National Landscape Team. The committee meets four times a year. These papers record the discussion and reports of the meetings. ​ Future meeting dates: Tuesday 23rd January 2024 Tuesday 23rd April 2024 Tuesday 23rd July 2024 ​ Dates for beyond July 2024 will be agreed at the July meeting and updated on here as necessary, all venues are to be confirmed nearer the time. January 2023 October 2022 July 2022 April 2022 January 2022 October 2021 July 2021 April 2021 January 2021 October 2020 July 2020 January 2020

Volunteer I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. I'm a paragraph. Click here to add your own text and edit me. It's easy. Community Engagement Volunteers Working with the Team and supporting groups to access the natural environment Corporate volunteering / Team building Thinking of doing a Team Building day, we might have some tasks for you. Volunteer Rangers The eyes and ears of the AONB Team, volunteer rangers will be out and about giving advice to visitors Wildlife Surveyors Get involved in various surveys for species such as bats, butterflies or birds Conservation Volunteers Partnership group with the National Trust undertaking practical conservation activities Heritage Monument Surveyors An easy way to get out and explore the Quantock Hills and help protect our historic heritage at the same time. Walk Leaders Leading walks and events for visitors and groups to show off the best of the Quantock Hills Working Well Come and join a group which is all about immersing yourself in nature. The Quantock Hills Team has a long history of support from volunteers. Volunteers are an integral part of the Team and undertake many different tasks and activities. Whether you want to be part of a group or just help out as part of your usual visit or walk on the hills there are opportunities for all. We are also always looking at new ways to volunteer so get in contact with us at aonbvolunteer@somerset.gov.uk

< Back to Meet the team Community Engagement & Volunteering Community Engagement & Volunteering Officer abby.wilkinson@somerset.gov.uk The Community Engagement role is a shared role with the Quantock Landscape Partnership Team. The role is responsible for volunteer management and developing volunteering and engagement opportunities. < Previous Next >

< Back to Meet the team Farming Engagement Support Farming Engagement Support Officer ​ The role manages the administration and communication for the Landscape Projects work of the Quantock Hills National Landscape Team. This includes engaging with farmers, land owners and community groups promoting funding opportunities for landscape, nature, climate or access enhancements. < Previous Next >

< Back to Meet the team Project Support Officer Project Support Officer Vacancy ​ The Support Officer role is responsible for the QLPS’ day to day communications on the QLPS website and on social media, as well as helping to organise and administer the events and activities. Also the vital behind the scenes finance work to raise and pay orders and invoices. < Previous Next >

< Back to Meet the team Farming Engagement Support Officer Farming Engagement Support Officer ​ The role manages the administration and communication for the Landscape Projects work of the Quantock Hills National Landscape Team. This includes engaging with farmers, land owners and community groups promoting funding opportunities for landscape, nature, climate or access enhancements. < Previous Next >

< Back to Meet the team Abby Wilkinson Community Engagement Ranger abby.wilkinson@somerset.gov.uk The Community Engagement Ranger role is a shared role with the Blackdown Hills National Landscape Team. The role is responsible for volunteer management and developing volunteering and engagement opportunities. < Previous Next >