Great High Wood Durham, UK A misty start to a spring morning in Great High Wood in Durham. Thought to have last been replanted in the late 17th century there is history woodland has always been here.
Great High Wood
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Birch of Kinlochleven
Birch of Kinlochleven Nr Kinlochleven, Scotland A turbulent day of weather near Kinlochleven which in the end forced me back from a planned overnight camp in the Mamores. As I began the trek clouds of rain threatened overhead, after around 30 minuets high above Kinlochleven I watched as rain and snow showers passed over the … Read More
Dartmoor’s Oak
Dartmoor’s Oak Dartmoor, UK There are only three high altitude woodlands on Dartmoor, they give an indication of what much of the moorland looked like before the intrusion of man and the need of farmland. Wistman’s wood is probably one of the most well known locations on Dartmoor and it’s easy to see why yet … Read More
Dart Mirror
Dart Mirror Dartmoor, UK After a long dry spell during the last month of summer the water levels in the river Dart have reduced but have allowed the flow of water to create a mirror like effect on the surface.
Emerald Canopy
Emerald Canopy Dartmoor, UK Dartmoor is home to some of the most diverse woodlands in Britain, including three of only five remaining high altitude oaklands in the UK. Some of the trees in these woodlands are 400-500 years old and give an insight of how vast swatches of the moorland would have looked prior to … Read More
Twisted Copse
Twisted Copse Dartmoor, UK There are only three high altitude woodlands on Dartmoor, they give an indication of what much of the moorland looked like before the intrusion of man and the need of farmland. Wistman’s wood is probably one of the most well known locations on Dartmoor and it’s easy to see why yet … Read More
Wistman’s Last Light
Wistman’s Last Light Wistmans Wood, Dartmoor, UK Autumn here in the southwest of the UK has been very shy this year, with the rest of the country in full flow it’s remained fairly green throughout the past month but there are signs things will pick up over the next week or two. Nevertheless I headed … Read More
Drogo Autumn
Drogo Autumn River Teign, Dartmoor, UK On a very wet and overcast day on Dartmoor I tried to make the most of the fleeting Autumn colours by visiting the upper river Teign near Castle Drogo. With a small dip in the water and trudging around the paths for a couple of hours I came away … Read More
Drogo Fall
Drogo Fall River Teign, Dartmoor, UK Early starts aren’t too much of a challenge at this time of year but when your plans are spoilt by weather conditions it can be pretty frustrating. I returned to this vantage point above the Teign valley in hope of some sunlight hitting the tops of the Autumnal trees, … Read More
Sgwd Clun-Gwyn
Sgwd Clun-Gwyn Brecon Beacons, UK This is Sgwd Clun-Gwyn ‘fall of the white meadow’ it is the uppermost of the three celebrated falls on the Mellte River. Situated in the heart of the Waterfall country in the Brecon Beacons it is well worth the visit and although the autumn leaves had already fallen the strong … Read More
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