A beautiful spot

An afternoon out to meet up with other family members in a tiny car park overlooking Blagdon Lake, water supply for Bristol and environs.

Blagdon Dam.

A nice bunch of Daffoweeds.

One of a pair of soaring Buzzards.

The village church and reservoir beyond.

Clouds,

and their shadows.

My Lovely Cousin, and my lovely cousin with her hubby, sharing a pump-pot and hot drinks. My Outlaws stayed in the car.

Well I’ll take a boat out.

Coming down the Comb afterwards we spotted these goatses next to The Rock of Ages.

Up, up, and away.

Tonight’s moon. Not my best work.

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A Great day out Fruitcake, and some fab photography.
It’s making me want to go out and start the summer season of Trig hunting…
:+1:

Not a Trig point, but will this do as a substitute?

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Lovely photos Fruitcake - was that Burrington Coombe where you saw the goats?

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@Fruitcake - beautiful photos - beautiful places.

What’s a ‘pump-pot’ ?

What’s a ‘pump-pot’ ?

A thermos coffee dispenser. Pressing down the button on top makes the beverage pour out.

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Ah - Thank you - never knew they had a name!

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Yes it was, about 100m downhill from the Rock of Ages.

The Good Reverand was a bit of a burke. Instead of sheltering here, he could have had much better shelter in a cave about 80m away that he had already passed.

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I have just seen this…it looks a really interesting day - lovely photos!

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Many years ago my friend and I cycled to Burrington Coombe and I managed to squeeze myself up into that rock …… it felt very special at the time.
Memories …. I love them! :grinning_face_with_smiling_eyes:

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Oh what lovely photos. What sights for sore eyes. Thank you for sharing your happy day xx

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What lovely photos, it is very pretty round there and your photos do it proud. Glad you enjoyed it, the sun is shining here, you’ve made me want to go out for a visit

If your down this way a lot have you ever been to the Yeo Farm Organic Garden, not far from Blagdon Lake ?

It’s one of my favourite places to visit, lovely garden and views, lots of good ideas for your own garden, nice shop with Yeo Valley products and a lovely cafe with the worlds best sausage rolls!

You have to book online but it’s not expensive and they open again in April

[The Organic Garden - Yeo Valley Organic](https://www.yeovalley.co.uk/the-organic-



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When I think of England, that is exactly the picture that comes into my mind…Brilliant!
I bet there is a trig point at the top of that hill Maree…

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It certainly will Fruitcake, I just love to happen upon these interesting littles plaques when i’m out rambling…
:+1: :sunglasses:

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Yes, but not since lockdown. We love it all round there, driving down the lanes on both sides of both lakes, stopping for an ice cream on the causeway, or lunch or tea and a look around the antiques shop at Manor Farm.

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That is a beautiful spot! Lovely photos of it, thanks for sharing them, @Fruitcake - looks like you had a grand day out.

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