Slaughterhouse Combe & Somerton Combes Circular Walk, Part III, 'The red Deer Appear' by Sheila  Nov
Channel: semw52
Date: 17/11/2018

At this stage I am leaving the protection of Slaughterhouse Combe as I climb up a narrow' cantoc' heading for Somerton Combe as part of the circular walk. As I climb higher the magnificent  Quantock Hills and landscape come into view and  with spectacular displays of Autumn colours--I home in on the tall pine trees in the distance--memorial trees  in memory of those that served in WWII and plan A was to eventually reach the trees later in the walk on the return walk to Holford Green....These tall pine trees look so majestic in the distance and  the location does them justice as they stand tall for the people remembered. As I continue the mist  adds to the  beautiful effect of the combes--a shroud of  mystery and beauty and this is enhanced by the appearance of the Red Deer on the hill in the distance--a whole family of deer well camouflaged and alert--I spotted them and they certainly were aware of my appearance--I shout out 'Hi' to them as I walk by but I do  try and take a few images but  I did not have the magnification to get as close as I would have  liked on this occasion...It was just great to see them--the beating heart of the Quantock Hills-----beautiful creatures--the spirit here that gives Holford  its unique and quintessential aura----its good to see them, very good xxx After the deer I turn to descend to Somerton Combe.