Discovery Trail

Today I found autumn on the Discovery Trail at Great Breach Wood in Somerset. The trail covers parts of this Somerset Wildlife Trust. It is well marked with posts providing details of nature and local history.

I parked at the Combe Hill car park and walked along the Polden Way to the start of the trail next to the sign for New Hill and Tannager.

Great Breach Wood - Somerset, UK. ID 808_1006

Great Breach Wood – Somerset, UK. ID 808_1006

The trail is well sign posted and easy to follow.

The Discovery Trail - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1206

The Discovery Trail – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1206

Red admirals like it high up in the trees.

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_0977

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_0977

Autumn is on its way with many beech and oak leaves turning gold.

The Discovery Trail - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_0954

The Discovery Trail – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_0954

The Discovery Trail - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1031

The Discovery Trail – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1031

A quick view of a deer as it runs across the trail.

Deer Crossing - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 803_2530

Deer Crossing – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 803_2530

More Red admirals.

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1173

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1173

Look out for those little details on the trail.

The Discovery Trail - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1128

The Discovery Trail – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1128

Another Red admiral sitting in a small pool of sun light on the leaf litter at the side of the trail.

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) - Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1195

Red Admiral (Vanessa atalanta) – Great Breach Wood, Somerset, UK. ID 808_1195

And Finally…

A last look at the view before returning to the car park.

Great Breach Wood - Somerset, UK. ID 808_1239

Great Breach Wood – Somerset, UK. ID 808_1239

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2 Responses

  1. Margaret says:

    I came across the Discovery Trail this morning while walking the dog. We saw a deer with young. I am definitely going back to explore some more. it was beautiful. Thank you.

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