Sedgemoor has approved an application to build an Industrial Electrical Storage Facility on a farm site near Thurloxton, in the Quantock foothills. The Site will comprise 45-50 shipping container sized Battery units along with security gates and fencing, hard standing, …
What a fantastic array of moths we saw last week as expert James McGill gave us a fascinating insight as he talked us through the nights moth traps finds at Fyne Court. James entertained everyone with many of the wonderful …
Friends of Quantock have joined forces with the Quantock Hills AONB and Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme and have launched the biggest wildlife survey ever attemped on the Quantocks. This large scale citizen science project will see all visitors able to record …
Join us at National Trust Fyne Court as we partner the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme to host two moth events, hosted by entomologist James McGill. See what exciting finds might be inside our overnight moth traps as James goes through what …
The mire at Ramscombe is one of Friends of Quantock’s conservation projects to protect the rare plants found in this habitat. The project was set up in 2020. Join John Andrews, Friends of Quantock Chairman, for an hour or so …
Book your place now to join local natural history author Nigel Phillips to explore the wildlife on a route from Nether Stowey into the AONB area, through the woodland and along the heathland up to Dowsborough hill fort before returning to …
Stowey Walking, the Walkers are Welcome group for Nether Stowey and Over Stowey, are proud to announce the launch of their fourth walking festival in the Quantock Hills and on the West Somerset Coast. This year’s festival will extend over …
Work to keep vehicles off Over Stowey Customs common has been completed this week. Friends of Quantock own the land all along the South side of the Stowey – Crowcombe Road and we consider it to be held by us …
Friends of Quantock own the land on the South side of the road from Over Stowey to Crowcombe almost from one cattle grid to the other. We hold it in trust on behalf of the public for their enjoyment, leisure …
As soon as the earliest snowdrops appear you know the Friends of Quantock wonderful annual publication is about to land on your doormat. This year’s magazine is just as exciting as past years with articles on: The rare flora and …