Bicknoller Circular Hike, Part II,' Deer Sunbathing High Up On The Hill' by Sheila, July 15th 2021
Channel: semw52
Date: 2021-07-19

This hike took place just prior to a huge heat wave arriving on the 16th and after torrential rain on the hills the day before on the 14th July---so I got the balance--sunshine with clouds, a cool breeze and  at times sufficient shade in the combes..........I do luv  my bones being warm after  a long Winter so appreciate the warm weather but I am more sensible these days and heed extreme weather warnings from the Met office before embarking on a long hike------The walk up hill was steady and very beautiful with lush green ferns lining the combe and old gnarled trees forming a guard--a small stream providing for the local habitats including the sheep and deer grazing on the hills. A large group of deer high up sun-bathing was great to observe and I have seen them in the past here---they looked relaxed in the  sunshine with some  taking shelter from a tree.