Tragedy at The Big Cheese race Tuesday, April 8, 2025 tragedy runner the big cheese cheddar race medical emergency fatality running club mendip hills strava A tragic incident unfolded during the 15-mile ‘Big Cheese’ trail running event near Cheddar as a participant experienced a fatal medical emergency. The race, which featured 300 runners traversing a challenging … Read More
Mendip Basecamp: A Lockdown Creation Making Waves in UK Tourism Sunday, April 6, 2025 somerset campsite mendip hills visitengland award off-grid adventure nature tourism pandemic Mendip Basecamp, nestled in the heart of the picturesque Mendip Hills, has received recognition as a national finalist in the prestigious VisitEngland Awards for Excellence 2025. Originally founded during the turmoil of the … Read More
New Homes Appeal in Somerset Village Friday, February 28, 2025 somerset village homes appeal public inquiry development mendip hills affordable planning council A recent appeal has been lodged for the construction of 75 new homes in Coleford, a small village near the Mendip Hills in Somerset. The appeal comes after plans for the development were refused by the Somerset Council, and a … Read More
Proposed Expansion of Coleford Village with 75 New Homes near Mendip Hills Friday, March 1, 2024 expansion coleford mendip hills development homes planning sustainability infrastructure mendip local plan The village of Coleford, positioned near the Mendip Hills, is in line for a significant expansion if plans for 75 new homes are given the go-ahead. Following the approval of Gladman Developments' plans for 63 homes on the … Read More
Explore the Enchanting Ubley Warren in Somerset Sunday, December 31, 2023 somerset mendip hills ubley warren nature reserve walking trails wildlife historical velvet bottom beacon batch lead mining landscape somerset wildlife trust caves exploration christmas outdoors Nestled in the picturesque Mendip Hills, Ubley Warren is a hidden gem offering breathtaking walking trails and a rich historical heritage. A nature reserve encompassing Ubley Warren, Velvet Bottom, and Beacon Batch, this … Read More
New Somerset off-road cycle route opens in the Mendip Hills Tuesday, November 28, 2023 somerset off-road cycle route mendip hills national grid substation active travel safety sandford strawberry line A new off-road cycle route has been opened in North Somerset, as part of a major upgrade to the county’s power grid. National Grid recently completed construction of a new substation on Drove Way in the village of … Read More