Hawthorn in Bloom

Hawthorn - Deerleap, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4211

Hawthorn – Deerleap, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4211

Over the last couple of weeks hawthorn has been out in bloom all across the Mendips Hills in Somerset.

Hawthorn in Bloom - Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6314

Hawthorn in Bloom – Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6314

Combined with blue skies it has been a fantastic display.

Hawthorn in Bloom - Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7426

Hawthorn in Bloom – Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7426

Unfortunately, my day job has kept me busy, and I’m in training for a 414 mile cycle ride with a group of mad friends in a few weeks.  But I did find time to visit Priddy Mineries and Deerleap up in the Mendips.

Hawthorn in Bloom - Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7393

Hawthorn in Bloom – Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7393

The sheep do not care about the never ending views across the Somerset Levels.  They are happy to stay in the shade under the hawthorn trees.

Under the Hawthorn Trees - Deerleap, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6917

Under the Hawthorn Trees – Deerleap, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6917

Hawthorn in Bloom - Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6308

Hawthorn in Bloom – Priddy Mineries, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_6308

And finally..

Pignut is out in flower all over the fields, combined with the hawthorn blossom who could ask for more?

Lynchcombe - Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4231

Lynchcombe – Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID IMG_4231

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2 Responses

  1. Andrew says:

    The hawthorn was picture perfect this year – one Saturday driving up the M5 in Somerset it was like driving through a snow scene – stunning synchronised bloom burst.

    • Jeff Bevan says:

      Thanks for your comment. I agree it was a stunning year for hawthorn. I feel that I missed the best due to work commitments, so I never got that perfect picture. Jeff

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