Hellenge Hill
Grassland home to rare plants like honewort and Somerset hair-grass, with spectacular views across the Somerset Levels.
Location
Know before you go
Dogs
When to visit
Opening times
Open at all timesBest time to visit
April to AugustAbout the reserve
The calcareous grassland of Hellenge Hill supports rare plants such as honewort and Somerset hair-grass which are only found on the hot southern scarp of the Mendips. Look out also for green-winged orchid, common broomrape, yellow-wort, carline thistle and autumn lady's tresses. Gorse and hawthorn provide good habitat for birds and invertebrates. You may see adders basking on the slopes. Hellenge Hill is a Site of Nature Conservation Interest (SNCI). The reserve was purchased with funding from HLF, Wyvern Waste and public donation.
