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Porlock Vale is a valley that lies between the North Hill / Bossington Hill ridge and the range of hills surrounding Dunkery Hill. At it's inland end it is wide and shallow, while at the coastal end it is narrower a more steeply sided. It meets the coast a Porlock Bay - one of the few accessible areas of coastline on the Exmoor coast.
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This view of Porlock Vale was taken from the slopes of Crawter Hill in Exmoor and looks across the vallet to the tiny hamlet of Selworthy and it's prominent white church on the hillside. Above the church are Selworthy nwoods and the hilly ridge that links North hill to Bossington Hill.
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The viewpoint for this image was Crawter Hill in Exmoor. It looks over the Vale of Porlock to the hilly ridge joining North Hill and Bossington Hill. The tiny village of Selworthy and it's bright white church can just be seen at the foot of the hill. the image was taken on a sunny morning in autumn.
This image was taken from the top of Bossington Hill on Exmoor. It looks down on Porlock Bay with it's shingle ridge tht protects the marshland beyond, although on this occasion high tides and storms have caused the sea to breach the ridge. In the foreground are flowering heather and gorse, whilst beyond the bay is the settlement of Porlock Weir. Rising behind is the bulk of Culbone Hill.
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The summit cairn on Dunkery Hill is the highest point on Exmoor but cannot be seen in this autumn view taken from the popular viewpoint at nearby Webbers Post.
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Webbers Post is a popular viewpoint just off the raod leading from the Exmoor village of Horner to dunkery Hill, the highest point on Exmoor. This image was taken not far from the viewpoint and looks towards dunkery Hill, part of which can be seen emerging from the mist.
This image was taken from Bossington Hill and shows flowering heather and gorse in the foreground. In the middle distance are the woods of Allerford Plantation with a glimpse of Porlock Bay and the Vale of Porlock beyond. On the skyline are Crawter Hill and Porlock Common.
Selworthy is a tiny, picturesque hamlet in a secluded location on a thickly wooded hillside in the Vale of Porlock, West Somerset. The prominent white church can be seen from some distance away.
This image was taken from Bossington Hill and shows flowering heather and gorse in the foreground. In the middle distance are the woods of Allerford Plantation and beyond them the Vale of Porlock. On the skyline are Whitstone Post and Porlock Common.
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This image was taken from Bossington Hill on Exmoor. In the foreground are flowering heather and gorse. In the middle distance are the woods of Allerford plantation with a glimpse of Porlock Bay to the right. On the skyline are Crawter Hill and porlock Common.
Selworthy is a tiny, picturesque hamlet in a secluded location on a thickly wooded hillside in the Vale of Porlock, West Somerset. The prominent white church can be seen from some distance away.
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This is the lane that walkers follow to reach the heart of Doone Valley. It starts near the village of Malmsmeade and runs paralle;l to Badgworthy Water to Cloud Farm, from where a footbridge crosses the river and follows the opposite bank upstream into the valley head.
Shillett Combe is a wooded valley in Exmoor not far from Porlock. In this view the bracken has gained it's autumn colour whilst the summer heather is still in flower. This image was taken on a sunny afternoon in late summer / early autumn.
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This image was taken not far from Webbers Post in Exmoor National Park. The hill on the horizon is Dunkery Hill, the top of which is the highest point on Exmoor. Webbers Post is a popular viewpoint just off the road leading from the Exmoor village of Horner to Dunkery Hill.
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This un-named hill overlooks the Doone Valley in Exmoor. It lies between the villages of Malmsmeade and Oare and is seen here lit by the early morning sun in autumn.
Heddon Valley is steep sided and thickly wooded. It is home to the River Heddon which flows due north towards the coast at Heddon's Mouth. This image was taken during the morning in early autumn.
The Weir Valley in in the heart of Doone Country in Exmoor. It is a quiet valley and home to Robber's Bridge and the river Weir. This image was taken from a hillside above the valley on a sunny autumn afternoon.
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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.
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The Whitstones sit amidst the moorland heather near the top of Porlock Hill. According to legend they were thrown in a contest between the Devil and a giant. This image was taken shortly after sunrise in late summer when the moorland heather is in flower.
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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.
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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.
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This un-named hill overlooks the Doone Valley in Exmoor. It lies between the villages of Malmsmeade and Oare and is seen here lit by the early morning sun in autumn.
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This image was taken from a location not far grom Webbers Post in Exmoor and the view looks across the Vale of Porlock to Bossington Hill and the Bristol Channel, with the coastline of South Wales on the horizon. It was taken on a sunny morning in autumn.
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Horner Woods is just a short distance from dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor. There are many fine walks and viewpoints within the woodland, and the autumn colours here can be spectacular.
EXMOOR - Somerset : view to the north west from high on the northern slopes of DUNKERY BEACON - in the foreground Aller Combe leads down towards the valley of the Horner Water with Ley Hill beyond. Porlock Common is seen on the far left with the sea in the distance.
Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. tTe bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water runs through this wood as it leads deeper into the valley. This image was taken early morning in early autumn.
Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of Doone Country. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through these woods as it leads deeper into the Doone Valley.
Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through the woods as it leads deeper into the valley.
Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through the woods as it leads deeper into the valley.
The Heddon Valley is steep sided and thickly wooded. the River Heddon flows through it running dur north to join the sea at Heddon's Mouth. This image was taken mid-morning in early autumn.
Badgworthy Wood lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. The bridleway that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water passes through the woods as it leads deeper into the valley. this image was taken early morning in early autumn. sunlight illuminates the remains of morning mist.
Badgworthy Wooda lies in the heart of the Doone Valley. the path that follows the banks of Badgworthy Water leads through this predomomantly oak woodland.
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This image was taken not far from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint just off the road leading to Dunkery Hill from the Exmoor village of Horner. Thick fog was clearing to reveal Dunkery Hill on the Horizon on this frosty winter morning
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This image was taken shortly after sunrise on Christmas Day ! the location is near County Gate, the border between Somerset and Devon. Food had just been put down for the sheep who were heading in procession towards it.
Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.
Horner Woods is just a short distance from dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor. There are many fine walks and viewpoints within the woodland, and the autumn colours here can be spectacular.
Horner Woods is just a short distance from dunkery Beacon, the highest point in Exmoor. There are many fine walks and viewpoints within the woodland, and the autumn colours here can be spectacular.
Robber's Bridge is a famous ancient packhorse bridge that spans the river Weir in the Weir Valley, Exmoor. It is reached by a narrow and winding road that decends steeply into the valley. This image was taken on a sunny autumn afternoon from the woodland adjacent to the road and bridge.
This un-named hill overlooks the Doone Valley in Exmoor. It lies between the villages of Malmsmeade and Oare and is seen here lit by the early morning sun in autumn.
Horner wood is and expanse of woodland covering the hillsides above the village of Horner in Exmoor. Both are a short distance from Dunkery hill - the summit of which is the highest point on Exmoor.
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A lone birch tree draped in hoar frost stands out against the darker tones of woodland and a foggy landscape. This tree stands on moorland near Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint located just off the raod leading th Dunkery Hill from the Exmoor village of Horner
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This image was taken shortly after sunrise on Christmas Day ! the location is near County Gate, the border between Somerset and Devon. Food had just been put down for the sheep who were heading in procession towards it.
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The trees of Horner Woods in Exmoor drape the sides of the valley that is home to Horner Water and the tiny hamlet of Horner. This image of the woodland was taken early in the morning in autumn from Webbers Post, a popular viewpoint and picnic area near Dunkery Hill.
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the Heddon Valley is steep sided and thickly wooded. the River Heddon flows along it, running almost due north to joing the sea at Heddon's Mouth. This image was taken mid-morning in early autumn.