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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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.
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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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.
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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Wood is just a mile or so from Dunkery Beacon, the highest point on Exmoor, and is spectacular in autumn. In this image taken from Webbers Post on a sunny, showery autumn morning the woods are seen with a rainbow to enhance the view.
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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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.
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.
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 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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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.
This path starts at Hillsford Bridge and leads downhill through oak woodland to Watersmeet - a popular tourist spot. It follows the river down the valley to the coast at Lynmouth.
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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 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 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 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 footpaths and bridleways within the woodland so it is a good area for walking, horseriding and sight seeing.
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.
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 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.
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.