Draycott Sleights (SWT reserve)
This reserve is owned by Somerset Wildlife Trust and over 20 species of butterfly are recorded annually
Overview
This species-rich, limestone grassland is particularly suitable for blue butterflies and has been owned by Somerset Wildlife Trust since 1986. Despite some minor quarrying and agriculture here in the early to mid 20th century, it has remained relatively untouched, acting as sheep pasture for centuries. Typical limestone plants like Thyme and Marjoram are found here.
Key Species
Butterflies: Chalkhill Blue, Brown Argus, Grizzled Skipper, Dingy Skipper, Wall Brown, Small Blue and the occasional Adonis Blue
Moths:
Walk leaflet
For further information about the walk, please download our walk leaflet.
Species you may see
Please check the flight times for any species you particularly want to see. (species pages)
April & May
Grizzled Skipper
June & July
Small Blue
August
Chalkhill Blue
Autumn
Wall
Directions
From the A371 at Draycott village, turn at the brown tourist sign to the Gliding Club onto New Road (which joins up with the B3135 near Priddy). Drive up the very steep hill for about half a mile and park at the pull in on the left hand side of the road beside the Somerset Wildlife Trust (SWT) Draycott Sleights reserve at ST486513.
Parking
Limited roadside parking at the entrance to Draycott Sleights (SWT) reserve.
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UK Grid Ref: ST 486 513
Nearby postcode: BS27 3SQ
Public Transport
The 126 bus (Wells to Weston-super-Mare) goes through Draycott village. But is then a walk up a very steep hill.
Check bus times: https://bustimes.org/services/126-weston-super-mare-cheddar-wells
Facilites
Shop: Community shop in Draycott (The Street)
Toilets: Cheddar: Dags Hole (Gorge) and Cliff St carpark or Wedmore (The Borough)
Useful links
Draycott Sleights Gallery
These photos have been provided by our members during their visits to Stoke Camp
