Tagged: Yarley Tree

Dawn Sycamores - Lynchcombe, Mendip Hills, Somerset, UK. ID JB_1868

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...

Wells - From Yarley Hill, Nr Henton, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7626

Yarley Hill

A few years ago I often visited to this ash tree up on the hill above the village of Yarley in Somerset.  Today, with a favourable weather forecast, I made a nostalgic trip to...

View from Broadway Hill - Westbury-sub-Mendip, Somerset, UK. ID JB_7522P

Off Broadway

Broadway Hill over looks the village of Westbury-sub-Mendip in Somerset.  It is itself overlooked by the Mendip Hills.  Being a bit lower it is a great vantage point for watching the mist over the...

Yarley Hill - Wookey Parish, Somerset, UK. ID 825_3545

Yarley Hill

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...

Glastonbury Tor and Axe Valley - From Deerleap, Wells, Somerset, UK. iD 825_0679

Axe Valley Sunset

Axe Valley The Axe Valley is part of the Somerset Levels.  North of the Isle of Wedmore it feels separated from the flat moors to the south.  The Brue once travelled north to join...

Across the Axe Valley

Knowle Hill

I’ve returned to the Yarley Tree.  Knowle Hill in the Axe Valley gradually appeared through the mist.