Perch SSSI, Protected ecological site near Cheddar Gorge, Mendip Hills, England
The Perch Site of Special Scientific Interest encompasses 72 hectares of limestone grasslands and woodlands on the south side of Mendip Hills.
Natural England designated this area as a Site of Special Scientific Interest in 1990 to protect its geological formations and ecological systems.
The site maintains local educational programs where researchers study rare plant species including the purple gromwell and various orchid populations.
Visitors need to obtain consent from Natural England before conducting any activities that might affect the protected habitats or wildlife.
The area houses 22 mammal species, including five bat types, and serves as breeding ground for 30 bird species and 23 butterfly varieties.
GPS coordinates: 51.27560,-2.74685
Latest update: December 14, 2025 16:32
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