- Paperback: 128 pages
- Publisher: DB Publishing (30 Jun 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1859837840
- ISBN-13: 978-1859837849
- Product Dimensions: 22 x 18.8 x 1 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 644,267 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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This book portrays a year in the life of the Mendip Hills, an upland region of unspoilt villages, quiet country lanes, valleys and spectacular gorges. The journey begins on the western fringes, where the hills rise abruptly from the Somerset Levels soon to reach the highest point at Beacon Batch, Black Down 1068 feet above sea level. The summit of the limestone ridge affords spectacular views north-west over the Severn Estuary to Wales and west across the Somerset Levels to Exmoor. The limestone plateau with its escarpments continues eastward where the limestone grasslands and exposed rocks steadily give way to the more gentle landscape of the winding lanes and wooded valleys of eastern Mendip. Impressive church towers are a dominant feature of Mendip's villages, some dating back to the prosperous 15th century. Past industrial activity has played a large part in the character of the landscape dating back to Bronze Age, Iron Age and the Romans, all leaving their marks on the countryside. Ask any visitor about the Mendips and they will talk of Cheddar Gorge and Burrington Combe, as these natural features are such a spectacular sight to behold, but Mendip has a far greater diversity of beauty and ruggedness beyond these two giants. This book reveals the true extent of the countryside and villages that nestle amongst the contours of the Mendip Hills, many with traditions that can be traced back over the centuries. This is an essential guide to both east and west Mendip and featuring 8 walks of varying degree each with a sketch map to enable the visitor to enjoy the hidden delights of Mendip first hand.
About the Author
JOHN BAILEY began taking photographs over 35 years ago when he first discovered his passion for the great outdoors. John's first book was published in 2009 covering the Isle of Skye where he spends time walking in the hills and along the rugged coastline. That first book inspired him to look much closer to home at the sometimes understated upland area of the Mendip Hills. It is John's knowledge of the area's rich industrial heritage, the long abandoned railways, the village traditions, the beautiful Mendip landscape that he knows so well that have contributed to the desire to provide a unique insight into Mendip, one that will appeal to both visitors and residents alike.
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Format:Paperback
This is a treasure of a book. It is a personal expression, in photos and words, of an obvious delight felt by the authors in this special part of the world. There is much in the text to interest and engage, and the photos are uniquely atmospheric and revealingly detailed. You feel really close to the subject. We bought two, one as a present, and one for ourselves. When we gave ours away too, we had to buy a third for us to keep!
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Splendid Mendip!
12 Aug 2010
Format:Paperback
A delightful book, very informative and great photography. I love the walks & helpful maps with boots too. It has inspired me to visit areas on the Mendips that I didn't even know existed!
I highly recommend this book!
I highly recommend this book!
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