Corporate report

Somerset's National Nature Reserves

Nature reserves in Somerset that Natural England identifies as among England's finest sites for wildlife and/or geology.

• From: Natural England
• Published: 31 October 2008
• Last updated: 19 October 2023 — See all updates

Applies to England

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Somerset's National Nature Reserves

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Details

Details on the management, features, location, safety and contact information for Somerset’s NNRs:

• Barrington Hill
• Dunkery and Horner Woods
• Hardington Moor
• Hawkcombe Woods
• Mendip
• Somerset Wetlands
• Tarr Steps Woodland

See also the downloadable leaflet South West: Somerset and Dorset National Nature Reserves.

Research opportunities

Some NNRs host students who are working on dissertations or similar projects. This provides the opportunity to study on a high quality site and to contribute to the research and management of the reserve.

Read more information about how we arrange these projects, the list of reserves that currently offer this facility and some suggested topic titles.

Published 31 October 2008
Last updated 19 October 2023 + show all updates

1. 19 October 2023

   Added information about the 31 sites that make up Mendip NNR.

2. 17 August 2023

   The contact information for Bridgwater Bay NNR has changed.

3. 19 May 2022

   Added information about the Greylake site.

4. 19 May 2022

   Page updated with information about the new Somerset Wetlands NNR, which combines 6 existing sites (Bridgwater Bay, Ham Wall, Huntspill River, Shapwick Heath, Somerset Levels and Westhay Moor) into a 'super reserve'.

5. 31 October 2008

   First published.