Resources

Information on Avon’s remnant wildflower meadows, with many in the Chew Valley, an increasingly rare and valuable habitat and havens for pollinators.

A guide to Avon Wildlife Trust’s Nature Reserves to help your enjoyment and appreciation of the West of England’s wildlife and wild places.

A guide to fishing at Chew Valley, Blagdon and Litton Lakes and Barrow Tanks.

Two trails exploring the many habitats available around the margins of Chew Valley Lake giving visitors an opportunity to see and enjoy the many wild flowers, insects, animals and the beautiful views.

Learn about butterflies and moths and discover how Butterfly Conservation works to conserve these fascinating insects and our environment.

This pilot study was undertaken by members of CHERT (Charterhouse Environs Research Team) from September 2007 to March 2008 to establish whether it was possible to identify different styles of stone walls through the historical period. A combination of fieldwork, drawing and documentary research was used to try to establish a wall typology that could be tested in the field and used in other parts of the Mendip Hills AONB.

Charterhouse is a residential centre located in the heart of the Mendip Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. It is ideally situated for groups wanting to take advantage of the fantastic walks, local caves and climbing venues the area has to offer.

Visitor guide and map to many churches of interest in the area.

A guide to the two Scheduled Ancient Monuments on Burrington Ham – Aveline’s Hole and Burrington Camp.

Discover how the dramatic landscape of Burrington and Black Down has inspired artists, poets and writers.