Mendip Hills AONB

A beautiful landscape with unique places to visit and activities for everyone.

• 266 miles of public right of way
• National Cycle Route 3 passes over the plateau
• Sailing & Fishing possible on reservoirs

The Mendip Hills AONB covering 198 sq kms is recognised as one of England's most attractive landscapes. The area rises up from the Somerset Levels providing dramatic views of the Severn Estuary and across Somerset.

Located to the south of Bristol, the area includes the lakes of the Chew Valley and the western and central parts of the limestone ridge known as the Mendip Hills. The limestone landscape includes an open windswept plateau, wooded combes, steeply cut gorges and flower rich valleys.

Nationally recognised for its cave network and climbing routes with the highest inland cliffs at Cheddar Gorge.

www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk

Mendip Hills AONB
Mendip HIlls AONB Service
Charterhouse Centre
nr Blagdon
Bristol
Somerset
BS40 7XR
Tel: 01761 462338
Email: mendiphills@somerset.gov.uk