Mendip Hills AONB - 50th
Anniversary
In
1972, the announcement was made that the Mendip Hills would be
designated as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB),
recognising the landscape as one of England’s finest and worthy of
national protection. The AONB team are planning a series of exciting
activities throughout the year to help people share their love for
the area in recognition of the 50th Anniversary.
Covering
77 square miles (198 km²), the Mendip Hills AONB includes the
spectacular Cheddar Gorge over to the tranquil lakes of the Chew
Valley. Not only is it one of England’s special landscapes, for its
geology and natural habitat, it also provides millions of people
across Bristol, Bath and Somerset with exceptional outdoor and
underground adventure – not to mention a regular supply of fresh
water.
Fifty
large trees are being planted, fifty special stones will be embedded
in the walls, memories of the past and hopes for the future will be
captured on film, the fifty miles of the iconic Mendip Way connecting
Weston Super Mare with Frome, will bring people together, and a
celebration of the unique geology will take place at the end.
Visit
www.mendiphillsaonb.org.uk
and sign up to the newsletter to be the first to hear how you can
celebrate the special Mendip Hills AONB as the programme details
become available.
