Somerset Levels and Moors
The Somerset Levels and Moors are a quiet and distinctive landscape valued by those who visit as a place to relax and unwind.
The area is packed with heritage and local traditional industries – willow growing and eel/elver fishing to name but two.
The rich summer grazing land on the Levels and Moors may have given rise to the name Summersata – ‘land of the Summer people’ from which Somerset gets its name.
The Levels and Moors area is immensely rich in wildlife. Many national rarities live here, including unusual dragonflies and damselflies. There are several reserves locally that the public are able to visit.
The River Parrett Trail takes people through the heart of the Levels and Moors. This 50 mile walking trail follows much of the River Parrett from its start as a trickle in Chedington, Dorset, to its end at the Steart Peninsula. Along the way those walking the Trail will find no shortage of welcoming pubs and tea rooms. The Trail also includes along its route numerous pieces of artwork that reflect the character of the Trail and its landscape.
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