Steep Holm
Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel, in Somerset, England. It is made of carboniferous limestone, often described geologically as an extension of the Mendip Hills at Brean...
Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel, in Somerset, England. It is made of carboniferous limestone, often described geologically as an extension of the Mendip Hills at Brean Down. It is now unpopulated, except for the wardens, and is protected as a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest for its amazing wild peony flowering in May. A bird sanctuary was set...
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Steep Holm is a privately owned island in the Bristol Channel, in Somerset, England. It is made of carboniferous limestone, often described geologically as an extension of the Mendip Hills at Brean Down. It is now unpopulated, except for the wardens, and is protected as a nature reserve and Site of Special Scientific Interest for its amazing wild peony flowering in May. A bird sanctuary was settled in 1931 and has been hired to charitable trusts since 1951. Now it is hold by the Kenneth Allsop Memorial Trust. Despite its isolation, the island is a rewarding place to visit, with peace and quiet panoramic views of the Bristol Channel and the Somerset and Welsh sides.