More or Less Wooded Hilltops

More or Less Wooded Hilltops

‘Rewilding’ being a current buzzword people sometimes ask if it might be better to stop burning gorse on the hills and allow the tree cover to increase but while the argument might apply to other parts of Britain it doesn’t …

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Quantock July Events

Quantock July Events

If you would like this information directly to your inbox with early access to Friends of the Quantocks events, a quarterly newsletter and annual publication about all things Quantock, why not become a member?  There is also the opportunity to get involved …

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The Infamous Walford Murder

The Infamous Walford Murder

UPDATE: 4th July event postponed to Thursday 20th July due to weather Join Dan Broadbent, Historic Heritage Officer from the Quantock Landscape Partnership Scheme for a guided walk reviewing the relevant sites and information relating to the infamous 1789 murder …

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Quantock June Events

Quantock June Events

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Quantock Mini Beasts

Quantock Mini Beasts

As April gives way to May and the weather warms  it’s well worth looking out for some of the Quantock’s smaller and lesser known animals that hunt out on the open heathland. These are the predatory beetles. Many beetles feed on …

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Learning More About Quantock History

Learning More About Quantock History

We have now been fortunate to have held two group visits to the Somerset Heritage Centre to learn more about the records and archives held, how to access them and had the privilege of incredible behind the scenes tours of …

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Caravans at Inwood Farm – Planning Application

Caravans at Inwood Farm – Planning Application

In December, Inwood Farm at Nether Stowey, which already holds an extensive and very obtrusive caravan site, sought planning consent for the provision of more caravan pitches and continuation of the existing site for use by Hinkley workers until the …

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Quantock Hills Walking Festival 2023

Quantock Hills Walking Festival 2023

Stowey Walking, the Walkers are Welcome steering group for Nether Stowey and Over Stowey, will be holding their fifth walking festival this summer in and around the Quantock Hills and West Somerset coast. There will be a variety of walks …

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Quantock May Events

Quantock May Events

If you would like this information directly to your inbox with early access to Friends of the Quantocks events, a quarterly newsletter and annual publication about all things Quantock, why not become a member?  There is also the opportunity to get involved …

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