
The Mendip Hills are home to a wide range of farm shops, pubs, cafes and restaurants offering fresh, local produce. Local seasonal food has not travelled and comes with a local story so you can learn about the suppliers, breeds and varieties and help boost the local rural economy.

B&Bs, Self-catering, Camping, Caravanning and Hotels – something for everyone. The Mendip Hills includes lakes, large open grassland areas, deep gorges and caves to explore and enjoy from your local accommodation base.

Click here to access all of the National Landscape Downloadable Walks. Ready to print. Enjoy amazing views, beautiful countryside and plenty of fresh air!

Download this map and guide to discover the wildlife and heritage at this National Nature Reserve on the southern slopes of the National Landscape.

You are welcome to download and print our Visitor Guide or Contact us for a copy and we’ll be happy to put one in the post.

Please download your copy of the Chew Valley Visitor Guide here – it is no longer available in print.

The Learning Zone is designed for schools, students, outdoor learning providers and visitors to inspire and support the discovery and exploration of this special place.
It includes a range of learning resources including fact sheets, activities and ID guides, from the National Landscape and partner organisations, under the following themes:
There is a useful tool to search for resources by theme, curriculum subject and key stage as well as an interactive map. The Learning Zone is the place to find resources to help with a school or college project, find fun activities in the outdoors for young children or to find a walk taking in some of the fascinating sites of the Mendip Hills.