Winscombe to Cheddar Hike Part V (Reflective Journal & Visual Diary)
Channel: semw52
Date: 2022-03-22

Into the Warren of Rowberrow --once a large open mining area of the past now  tall pines  line the tracks in neat plots that are harvested on a regular basis but there also Xmas trees here and a variety of beautiful trees  as well.I like to go off track sometimes to walk among the trees but not on this visit---the warren is also designed for mountain bikers with trails created for different levels of skill and ability .Ponies and riders also use the warren and many hikers like myself pass thru on walking missions--good place to learn map and compass and orienteering skills and  groups of young people can be found  wandering around here and the AONB learning the ropes...Plenty of room for everyone including the very large buffalo-like  brown cattle with massive horns and the  ponies and horses that also roam here...Its a magical place--almost Hobbit-country deep in the woods with the little tracks and almost hidden pathways---the mosses and lichens---not forgetting the deer and many other animals that have made this place their home---a rich ecological environment for all life here and I just luv wandering thru---often greeted by the echo of the large ravens that nest high above in the tall trees---trees that can be seen for miles and miles---great reference points.......