Fuller’s Hay

Church of St Andrew – Blagdon, Somerset, UK. ID JB_0210

I do not normally travel this far north in Somerset, but I tumbled across a picture of Fuller’s Hay on the internet.  This is a wood with a strange name near the village of Blagdon. After parking the car I quickly sneaked a quick picture of the church across the valley.

Then it was time came to begin the trek up the steep north facing hillside to find the woods. Perhaps the cross at the entrance to the footpath was an omen?

Footpath Cross – Blagdon, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_3785

Here the fields are criss-crossed in footpaths.  Nice and easy to follow.

Fuller’s Hay – Blagdon Combe, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9961

On reaching the wood it was immediately obvious that this was a beautiful place.

Fuller’s Hay – Blagdon Combe, Somerset, UK. ID JB_9997

It was late evening and the spring sun was streaming into the wood from the north west.  I suspect these north facing woods get very little sun during the winter.

Fuller’s Hay – Blagdon Combe, Somerset, UK. ID JB_0027

As the path reached deeper into the wood there was a large fenced off area.  Pheasants everywhere, almost running around my feet.  All those feeders, super high fences and plastic notices to keep you to the path started to make me feel uncomfortable. I then remembered those fields outside the wood were occupied by horses not cattle or sheep.

And finally…

Do not get me wrong this is a beautiful spot, but it felt a bit weird.  I realised I feel happier on the south side of the Mendips.  Perhaps I should return in a week or two when the garlic is fully out. Maybe that will expel my demons?

Fuller’s Hay – Blagdon Combe, Somerset, UK. ID JB_0067