Wessex Group: Southern Mendip scarp, near Ebbor, Somerset

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19 January 2025 (10:30 - 16:00)

Meeting details

Leader: Sharon Pilkington

This fascinating part of the Mendip Hills lies on the south-facing scarp slope where limestone gives way first to the Coal Measures and then to mudstone conglomerate. Habitats include rocky limestone grassland, classic moss-drenched Mendip walls, clay paths and rocky woodland and scrub. It has not been explored very well but promises a diverse bryoflora.

Meet in the free car park at Deerleap Viewpoint at ST51904927. This is on the narrow minor lane between Priddy and Wookey Hole.

If you’d like to come along, please email Sharon Pilkington (sharon.pilkington1@(at)btinternet.com).

Location:

Deerleap Viewpoint