
Visit South Somerset - Countryside, Nature & Wildlife
Bincombe Beeches Nature Reserve
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

Crewkerne Town Council owns and manages Bincombe Beeches nature reserve; a natural and peaceful countryside haven which can be found on the north side of the town.
Carymoor Environmental Centre
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife



Carymoor Environmental Centre offers inspiring and educational courses for children, families and individuals. Regularly run events in school holidays.
Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife


Chard Reservoir LNR is a fantastic site for bird watching and walking following wildflower meadows through to woodland edge surrounding the expanse of open water with spectacular scenery.
Eastfield Local Nature Reserve
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

Eastfield Local Nature Reserve is a small, south facing, grassland site alive with insects and butterflies in the summer months.
Ham Hill Country Park
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife


Ham Hill is a wildlife haven centred on a Iron Age hill fort, offering incredible views of the South Somerset Moors, Exmoor and the Mendip Hills.
Moldrams Ground
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

Beautiful woodland and grassland wildlife site. Moldrams Pen Selwood has many ponds with dragonflies and newts, and is a peaceful area for bird watching and picnics.
RSPB Greylake
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

Discover amazing wildlife while exploring our trails and hides.
RSPB Swell Wood
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

Explore this ancient woodland meandering along nature trails spotting roe deer, woodland birds and butterflies.
South Somerset Wildlife & Nature Reserves
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

South Somerset has a number of wonderful reserves to explore managed by a number of different organisations.
The Somerset Levels, Moors & Marshes
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife

This diverse landscape includes wooded hills and valleys - one of the lowest and flattest places in the UK and an important habitat.
Yeovil Country Park
Countryside, Nature & Wildlife


Yeovil Country Park takes you on a journey around woodlands and waterfalls following the River Yeo to meadow pastures and far reaching views to the wider countryside.