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23 October 2007 - Dunkery Beacon

Dunkery Beacon at 1705 ft (519 m) is the highest point in Somerset. This is the first visit for me.

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The start of our short walk. Looking North from the car park.

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The well worn path to the summit.

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Still a few bright patches of heather around, although most of it is now over.

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Approaching the summit.

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Not the best of shots without a long lens. A Wheatear, probably resting on its way south for the winter.

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The trig point on the summit.

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Down through the haze you can just see Porlock Bay.

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For a moment I was the highest person in Somerset!

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Looking west to Rowbarrows on the next hill top.

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A few views through the haze across the moorland.

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