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Cheddar Gorge

by skyadmin December 18, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: cliffs, england, somerset
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Cheddar Gorge is a limestone gorge in the Mendip Hills, near the village of Cheddar, Somerset, England. The gorge is the site of the Cheddar show caves, where Britain’s oldest complete human skeleton, Cheddar Man, estimated to be 9,000 years old, was found in 1903. Older remains from the Upper Late Palaeolithic era (12,000–13,000 years ago) have been found. The caves, produced by the activity of an underground river, contain stalactites and stalagmites. The gorge is part of a Site of Special Scientific Interest called Cheddar Complex. Cheddar Gorge, including the caves and other attractions, has become a tourist destination. In a 2005 poll of Radio Times readers, following its appearance on the television programme Seven Natural Wonders (2005), Cheddar Gorge was named as the second greatest natural wonder in Britain, surpassed only by Dan yr Ogof caves. The gorge attracts about 500,000 visitors per year. I shot this from just below the top of the castle rock between showers.

Pinkery

by skyadmin September 24, 2021 in Photo Blog0 commentstags: england, somerset, sunset
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Pinkery Centre is owned and run by Exmoor National Park Authority  and provides a unique residential experience right in the heart of the old Royal Hunting Forest of Exmoor.  Pinkery has been providing unforgettable experiences for young people since 1969 and continues to work with teachers to ensure that every new generation is inspired by the landscape and atmosphere of Exmoor National Park. I took this shot late evening just before sunset, it is possible to get a photo a night with all the stars as it is in a designated dark sky preserve.
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