Resources

Illustrated descriptions of the ancient environments in which the rocks of the Mendips were formed.

Appendix of plant, invertebrate, reptile, bird and mammals of the Mendip Hills by vernacular (common) name and scientific name.

Information on the ancient ash-lime woodland habitats that have developed over coarse scree, cliffs, steep rocky slopes and ravines.

Information on the formation of the Mendip Hills’ numerous dry valleys which deepen into spectacular gorges such as Cheddar, Ebbor, and Burrington Combe.

Information on the characteristic flora and fauna of the Mendip Hills which has led to many sites being designated as Sites of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI).

Information on the processes of continental drift and mountain building that shaped the Mendips.

A timechart setting out the geological timescale by period, era and eon.

Discover how many plant and animal species of the Mendip Hills are typical of certain soils that in turn are determined by the underlying rocks.

Information on how the Mendip Hills supports important populations of greater horseshoe bat and lesser horseshoe bat.