The Top 13 Natural Monuments around North Somerset
North Somerset’s landscape is a beautiful place to explore — something that you can best experience by visiting one of our 13
beautiful natural monuments around North Somerset. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
beautiful natural monuments around North Somerset. To help you find the one for, you can see all the details you need to explore the best natural monuments, and better plan your next outdoor adventure!
Last updated: November 21, 2025
Burrington Combe Road Climb
Highlight (Segment) • Climb
Like cheddar gorge but smaller and less touristy = more enjoyable! You won't get stuck in a traffic jam climbing this one!
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Wavering Down Trig Point
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Owned and managed by the National Trust and part of the same SSSI as Crook Peak, Wavering Down is an impressive hill with even more impressive views. There's a trig …
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Leigh Woods
Highlight • Natural Monument
Leigh Woods is a tranquil nature reserve situated next to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. With a delightful mix of broadleaf woodland, open grassy glades, and much flora and fauna, …
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Leigh Woods
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Leigh Woods is a tranquil nature reserve situated next to the iconic Clifton Suspension Bridge. With a delightful mix of broadleaf woodland, open grassy glades, and much flora and fauna, …
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Goatchurch Cavern
Highlight • Natural Monument
This popular cavern is set into limestone rock and is particularly beginner friendly. You can find some hand railings inside to help you, dating back from the early 20th century …
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Abbot's Pool
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Abbots Pool is a tranquil pond nestled within an idyllic mature woodland. The pond was originally part of a series of pools developed by medieval monks to farm fish. Due …
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Worlebury Hill Fort
Highlight (Segment) • Historical Site
The large hill fort above Weston-super-Mare (known as Worlebury Camp) is an ancient monument of international significance.
It was built around 2,300 years ago in the Iron Age, most likely …
It was built around 2,300 years ago in the Iron Age, most likely …
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Weir and Natural Pool at Congresbury Yeo
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Squeeze around the bridge and there's a lovely little weir where you can go for a quick dip! Beautifully fresh and it's clearly a favourite with locals as there is a little swing.
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Giant Sequoia Grove at Ashton Hill Plantation
Highlight • Natural Monument
A little slice of California in the West Country.
These are genuine Californian Redwoods (Sequoia) bought back from travels to America from the 19th Century.
These are genuine Californian Redwoods (Sequoia) bought back from travels to America from the 19th Century.
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View of Crook Peak from the Mendip Hills
Highlight • Natural Monument
Crook Peak and Dolebury Warren both highlight one of the Mendip Hills most spectacular special qualities - visible geology! The craggy rocky peaks of the Mendip Hills. 300 million years of geological history are exposed in these natural outcrops
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