Twinhills Woods and Meadows | |
Aos: | Somerset |
Interest: | Biological |
Coordinates: | 51.1863°N -2.6338°W |
Displaymap: | Somerset |
Area: | 21.2ha |
Enref: | 1003429 |
Twinhills Woods and Meadows is a 21.2 hectare (52.4 acre) biological Site of Special Scientific Interest on the Monarch's Way south of Dulcote in Somerset, notified in 1990.
Twinhills Woods and Meadows comprise a complex of ancient, semi-natural woodland, neutral and calcareous grassland with associated mature hedges and areas of shrub growth. Further interest is added by the presence of numerous butterfly species on the site. A total of 26 species have been recorded including grizzled skipper (Pyrgus malvae), white-letter hairstreak (Satyrium w-album), green-veined white (Pieris napi), brown argus (Aricia agestis), marbled white (Melangargia galthea), silver-washed fritillary (Argynnis paphia) and marsh fritillary (Eurodryas aurinia).[1]
The site is crossed by the Monarch's Way long-distance footpath.