GB Gruffy

UK Wildlife Trusts

"Gruffy” or “groovy” ground is the Mendip name for land with numerous mineshafts, and other mining hollows, such as those covering most of the reserve. Lead was mined here in the 16th and 18th centuries and the work of the miners is still apparent today. GB Gruffy is a wonderful flower rich grassland and is also very good for butterflies and other grassland insects.

Managed by

UK Wildlife Trusts