Lynchcombe Update
Time to catch-up on the latest from Lynchcombe. This nature reserve sits on the southern slopes of the Mendip Hills in Somerset. It is surrounded by other reserves and the whole area is very...
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Lynchcombe Steps
Each week my walk around Lynchcombe nature reserve starts with a stroll along the Deerleap path. This is the field next to the popular car park and picnic site at the top of the...
Tip-toe through the Buttercups
Deerleap is a lane that heads up the sunny southern side of the Mendip Hills. Starting out from the caves at Wookey Hole, near Wells, it is part of the national cycle network. But...
Lynchcombe Steps
Each trip to check on the Lynchcombe nature reserve starts with a stroll by the skylarks of the Deerleap field. You must give these birds plenty of space – especially if you have a...
Leap into Spring
Road side red campion is sign that spring is well underway. In the fields the dandelions have gone to seed and the buttercups have won the race to take over. A steep narrow...
Get ready for April
Despite the endless rain of this March and the flooding across the Somerset Levels. We have been promised that spring is on its way. Spring is may peoples favourite season as flowers and butterflies...
Deerleap Dawn
Deerleap This is the name of the narrow lane that runs up the southern face of the Mendip Hills from Wookey Hole. This steep hill overlooks the valley of the River Axe and the...
Mist
Not every trip goes to plan. A few days ago I ventured to the top of Glastonbury Tor. Arriving in the dark hoping to catch the sun rising over a countryside covered in beautiful...
Mendip Mist
We know autumn brings golden colours, but don’t forget it also brings us the soft white colours of mist. To make the most of the mist you can either drop down into the valley...
Autumn Lady’s-Tresses
For a few mornings I have popped up the hill to the Deerleap picnic site, and followed the sheep over to Cooks Fields. I headed out before sunrise to capture the first light on...
