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Welcome to the Mendip Hills National Landscape
This is one of England’s most special places – the limestone Mendip Hills with the lakes of the Chew Valley is a stunning landscape of steep slopes and undulating plateau punctuated by spectacular gorges and rocky outcrops. On the hilltops there are hundreds of ancient monuments, whilst on steeper slopes flower rich grasslands and wooded combes offer varied habitats for a wide variety of wildlife.
In recognition of its special qualities, the area has been designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty or National Landscape. One of 46 National Landscapes in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and a member of the National Landscapes Association, these protected landscapes are managed through local Partnerships on behalf of the nation.
a landscape ready to be explored
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- Walks