Cheddar Gorge
Cheddar Gorge is probably Somerset’s most famous landmark. A long way down at the bottom of the gorge are the steep horseshoe road bends. To which there are some well loved old road...
Following My Feet Follow Jeff Bevan across Somerset
Lynchcombe Steps
Autumn at the Lynchcombe nature reserve on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills. With leaves turning gold, deep shadows, morning mists, and brightly coloured fungi in the fields – autumn is a perfect...
Trees and Sky
At the top of Cook’s Fields in the Mendip Hills is a clump of beach trees. The land is a Somerset Wildlife Trust reserve, and the trees are a local landmark. From this...
Bishop’s Palace Poppies
The Bishop’s Palace in the Somerset ‘city’ of Wells is famous for the swans that enjoy being feed outside on the moat. The autumn colours are in full strength. Just not many people about!...
North Cheriton
North Cheriton is a little village in south Somerset. The word cheriton means a village with a church. So it is no surprise that the church has a prominent position at the top of...
Stockhill Wood
Stockhill Woods Walking in woodland is a great way to get some fresh air during the lockdown. Stockhill has loads of footpaths. Some are wide, firm and level while other are more challenging and muddy....
Withypool
Withypool Lets start with the petrol station at Withypool! It is a big tourist draw in the village. Many people have their photographs taken with these old fashioned Shell pumps. The village sits...
Lynchcombe Steps
Lynchet These terraces, called lynchetts, are the signs of ancient field workings. According to the Wikipedia: The traditional theory on the formation of lynchets is that they may form naturally on the downslope of...
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...
Axe Valley Hills
I clear sky and a few clouds are the perfect mix for some autumn dawn colours, so I headed up the Mendip Hills in the hope of some long views across the Axe Valley....
