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Goblin Combe Nature Reserve
Goblin Combe is a gorge cut into the limestone by melting snow and ice during the last ice age. Climb steeply to the limestone grassland and patches of heath above. The airy grasslands above the Combe make a marked contrast to the dark woodland below. A great spot for butterflies, with a magical view across Mendip.
Wildlife highlights: More than 30 species of butterfly have been recorded at Goblin Combe, including White admiral, Grayling, marbled white, silver washed fritillaries, grizzled and dingy skippers, brown argus and green hairstreak.
Birds - Green woodpeckers, buzzards, crossbill.
Location: Park in quarry car park on the left near the Goblin Combe Environment Centre (signposted
from the A370).
Access: Footpaths along floor of Combe can be very muddy and slippery. Take care, and do not
approach cliffs and scree slopes
from the A370).
Access: Footpaths along floor of Combe can be very muddy and slippery. Take care, and do not
approach cliffs and scree slopes
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