Downside Mist
I was hoping for some autumn colour at Beacon Hill Woods in Somerset. But instead it was the mist hugging the ground north of that hill that took my attention. The blue light of...
Category: Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill in Autumn
Autumn is sometimes very short, this year seems to have taken that to new levels. Perhaps I was too distracted chasing starlings around Somerset? Beacon Hill Wood is one of my favourites and being...
Golden Beacon
Beacon Hill Woods Near Shepton Mallet in Somerset these woods are looked after by the Beacon Hill Society along with the Woodland Trust. Obviously, they do a great job as it is a wonderful...
Autumn Woodland
Beacon Hill Wood is a special place in autumn. Golden beach leaves cover the woodland floor providing nutrients for the host of colourful fungi. It is hard to find fungi in perfect condition. So...
Beacon Hill Wood
While sorting out some pictures for another website my friend pointed out that all my pictures of Beacon Hill Wood were taken during the autumn and winter. There was a reason for this –...
Beacon Hill
Beacon Hill Woods One of my favourite woods – beautiful every autumn and full of ancient and recent history. It also has a website maintained by a good friend of mine so we need...
Beacon Seasons
Beacon Hill Woods The Beacon Hill woods are one of my favourites woods. High on the hills above Shepton Mallet in Somerset it it full of history. I recently joined the Beacon Hill...
Beacon Hill Snow
Winter in the Wood Its Christmas time and the edge of the wood on top of Beacon Hill hides its secret winter wonderland. In the centre of the wood is an area of mature beech...
Woodland Mist
Beacon Hill The weather was not looking promising for the start of the Christmas break. The only hope was for thick fog on the top of the Mendip Hills. Trees provide a sense...
Beacon Hill
Forgive me for going back to Beacon Hill Wood – its simply the best wood for autumn colour in this part of Somerset. Beacon Hill This ancient beech woodland runs along the ridge of...
