Yarley Hill

by Jeff Bevan · Published 5th March 2018 · Updated 10th March 2018

Yarley Tree – Wookey Parish, Somerset, UK. ID 825_3590

Yarley Hill and Tree

The picture below is probably the most popular view of Yarley Hill as seen from the Mendip Hills across the Axe Valley covered in mist. A classic autumn picture. Standing on its own at the top of the hill is the Yarley Tree. Today I decided to walk up Yarley Hill to visit this tree. The tricky bit was the freezing weather.

Yarley Tree and the Axe Valley – Somerset, UK. ID 804_9981

Looking back over the small village of Henton to the valley of the River Axe and the Mendip Hills in the distance.

Henton from Yarley Hill – Wookey Parish, Somerset, UK. ID 825_3537

Approaching the top of the hill is this curved fence. One side is a smooth ploughed field. The other is steep rough ground covered in ant hills.

Yarley Hill – Wookey Parish, Somerset, UK. ID 825_3549

The Axe valley covered in snow.

Knowle Hill from Yarley Hill – Wookey Parish, Somerset, UK. ID 825_3554

The Yarley tree at the top of the hill. Just visible is a herd of cattle huddled for warmth in the background.

Yarley Tree and Cattle – Wookey Parish, Somerset, UK. ID 825_3569

The weather was freezing in the strong wind. I had to wait sometime for the wind to briefly drop and for the tree to settle enough that I could take its picture.