Westbury sub Mendip Hike To Cheddar In The Spooky Mist, Part V, 'Across Draycott Sleights',by Sheila
Channel: semw52
Date: 2019-12-20

I approach Draycott Sleights from New Lane after a slight diversion due to some mist disorientation and cow encounters---As I enter the nature reserve the lower lane wasn't too boggy and the avenue of Beech Trees magnificent in the  Winter mist--eerie and spooky with the presence of many Xmas spirits floating along here--walkers , hikers, farmers, livestock, pilgrims  to Wells and all following the ancient route  known as The West Mendip Way. The trees  were so inspiring and so beautiful---a little further along another repaired water pan for the cattle and  beyond the  grey stoned cairn which I see in the mist beckoning me to stop a while and place some  stones for family  living and passed------The Draycott Sleights are significant landmarks and can be seen for miles from locations like Crook Peak,  and Glastonbury Tor and miles around the flat moorland here called the Somerset Levels------a place full of history and mystery---just love walking here and on clear weather days the views from the top are special over the Vales  of Somerset--I easily imagine  people from the distant past stopping here a while to admire the scenery, have a rest and  guide their sheep or cattle and  even make a home here---there is evidence of dwelling ruins here and kilns ---may be even hidden pot holes and caverns...Did Joseph of Arimathea  use this route when heading for Glastonbury from the coast ??? Did Alfred The Great sit up on the cliffs here on the sleights when  living here in this area ??  All possibilities-----