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 Chard Reservoir provides an exciting opportunity to observe wildlife. The reserve includes 48 acres of open water important for migratory wildfowl, and also woodland and hay meadows.  The Countryside Ranger team organise events and activities at all countryside sites for people of all ages, including school holiday activities, free events and fetes, family events, workshops, volunteer days, guided walks and sporting events. Read on to find out more...  Ham Hill Country Park is a fantastic site for both formal and informal visits for all groups - from schools and colleges to out of school clubs, community groups young and old, and all sorts of clubs and societies.  The Countryside sites team manage are Ham Hill Country Park, Yeovil Country Park, Chard Reservoir, and Moldrams Ground.  The Countryside Ranger team look after all the countryside sites across the district - Ham Hill Country Park, Yeovil Country Park, Chard Reservoir Local Nature Reserve and Moldrams Ground, and look after all the rights of way.  The Countryside Service Rangers work with a number of local groups to carry out wildlife surveys.  A 164 hectare (390 acre) Country Park centred on an Iron Age hill fort, which is managed by South Somerset District Council. There is extensive free car parking on site and plenty of open hilly landscape to explore, as well as shady woodlands and interesting old quarry areas.  Find out about the the River Parrett Trail with a hands on experience in the 'discovery room', and enjoy the displays and exhibits explaining the fascinating story of historic Langport, local industries, the River Parrett and wildlife.  South Somerset is a very rural area, and on rights of way and certain sites you are likely to encounter livestock such as sheep and cattle.  The rangers from Ham Hill and Yeovil Country Parks organise a fun programme of activities for children designed to promote an interest in nature and the great outdoors.  A 4 acre local nature reserve near Pen Selwood with woodland, wet grassland, ponds, bird hide and bird feeding stations.  South Somerset has over 1000 miles of Public Rights of Way which provide very important links to the countryside and is also one of the best means of exploring the district. There are many opportunities for walking, riding and cycling in the area, from long distance recreational routes to shorter, circular walks.  There are opportunities to get involved with a wide variety of practical conservation, access and maintenance work at Ham Hill Country Park, Yeovil Country Park and Chard Reservoir, as well as with the Rights of Way team throughout South Somerset District.  South Somerset has many long distance walking trails and circular walks, offering miles of unspoilt countryside and quaint villages, with some excellent pubs on the way!  This diverse 127 acre Country Park is located on the south and eastern edges of Yeovil, behind Goldenstones Leisure Centre. The park includes the areas known as Ninesprings, Penn Hill Park, Summerhouse Hill and Riverside Walk. There are rivers, lakes, waterfalls, open grassland, woodland and a children's play area. Countryside Service Standards
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