Guided Walk and Quiz to Celebrate World Environment Day - 5 June '08

To celebrate World Environment Day, Somerset County Council is organizing a free guided afternoon walk and quiz on the Quantocks on Thursday 5th June. Walkers are invited to come along and enjoy the splendid views and take in the beauty of the countryside. The walk will start at 2pm and last around 2 hours. The route will take in part of the Coleridge Way and then pass through open areas of lowland heathland and the wooded combes around Holford. There will be a quiz relating to the wildlife and history of the area. Anyone wishing to take part in this walk should contact Esther Harbour 01823 357791. Places are limited so please call to book

Traditional posts are reinstated to enhance Quantock historic environment - April '08

Continuing work to enhance heritage and local distinctiveness in the Quantock Hills, traditional oak posts have been reinstated on the top of the Quantocks at locations known as Bicknoller Post and Halsway Post. Click here to find out more

Rangers ask walkers to 'be aware' this Spring - April '08

Spring is here, and the Quantock Rangers have a few helpful hints for those of us heading out onto the hills to enjoy the views and fresh air. Lambing season has begun on the Quantock hilltops and lambs and pregnant ewes are very vulnerable to being stressed by excitable dogs. Farmers and Quantock Hills Rangers ask the public to keep dogs under close control, or on a lead at all times when walking on the hilltops. The onset of warmer weather means walkers will need to protect themselves against bringing home more than just fond memories. Ticks are becoming more common and a bite from this spider-like parasite could lead to Lyme Disease. There are some simple precautions you can take to reduce your chances of getting bitten by a Tick. Keep to paths and tracks. If passing through areas of rough vegetation it's a good idea to tuck trousers into socks. Check your clothing and exposed skin for ticks at regular intervals and again at the end of the day. Click here to find out more

Quantock Hills AONB Service moves to Fyne Court - March '08

The Quantock Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB) Service is pleased to announce that the Quantock office has re-located to Fyne Court at the southern end of the Quantocks in Broomfield. Quantock Hills Rangers and Officers will be based at the office and are contactable on Tel: 01823 451884. Click here to find out more

Draw your Quantocks on a postcard - February '08

Help contribute to a new innovative arts project taking place on the Quantock Hills. Artists Antony Lyons and Ralph Hoyte are asking members of the public to draw maps or directions to their favourite, treasured and special places anywhere in the Quantock Hills. The artists have designed special postcards, available throughout the local area in Tourist Information Centres, Schools and Libraries, which can then be returned to them by freepost. An exhibition of the full project 'Quantock Dreaming - secret mapping, mapping secrets in the Quantock Hills' will take place in the Summer of 2008. For more information click here