Hardington Moor NNR is made up of 3 meadows of species-rich grassland surrounded by established hedges. These feature more than 100 higher plant species, making the site one of the finest remaining examples of neutral grassland in England. Main habitats: grassland Features of interest The nationally scarce French oat-grass is common throughout the reserve. Large numbers of green-winged orchid and adder’s tongue fern can be seen. Other orchids regularly recorded include common spotted, pyramidal, common twayblade, early purple, southern marsh, autumn ladies tresses and greater butterfly. Butterflies seen on the site include the large skipper, green-veined white, green hairstreak, gatekeeper, common blue and tortoiseshell. Directions The site is near regional Route 30 (South Somerset Cycle Road) of the Sustrans National Cycle Network and close to the junction with National Route 26. The Monarch’s Way and the Liberty Trail both pass near the reserve. The nearest station is Yeovil. Local bus services run from Yeovil along the A30. Hardington Moor is 2.5 miles southwest of Yeovil, off the A30. The reserve is next to Coker Hill Lane from Hardington Mandeville to West Coker. Contact For more information contact Natural England Enquiries, tel. 0300 060 3900 or email enquiries@naturalengland.org.uk