Geography

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

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

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

A guide to the geology of Black Down, the highest hill on the Mendips at 325m above sea level.

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

A guide to the caves of the Mendip Hills broken down into key areas.

Get outside, have fun and discover nature all around you with fun activities for all ages.

Activities and resources to help you explore the nature on your doorstep and get to know the many wild plants you find there.

Information on how Somerset Wildlife Trust are working with local communities to help restore and recreate wildflower meadows and grasslands across the Mendip Hills through the Save our Magnificent Meadows Project.