Westonbirt Masterpieces

Not my pictures but the incredible trees - mainly Acers that were in full Autumn display today at Westonbirt Arboretum http://www.forestry.gov.uk/westonbirt

At home on The Range

After a frustrating summer for climbing, a few recent trips to Gogarth with perfect Autumn weather have been a timely reminder how amazing climbing in Britain can be. Yesterday John and I visited The Range (Gogarth's little gentler cousin) - what a top venue! We did four routes all good and two of them really characterful. Here are a few pics

Jon on Just Brew it (VS)

Me on the "deep and intimidating' recess of Lovely Day Mr Thomas (E3) 

Jon on Steam Piano (HVS)

"Axe-like" positions for Jon on Steam Piano 

End of a lovely day

Ancient Trees

Some images from a great day exploring Savernake Forest finding some of the largest and eldest trees - many of which have their own names with some of the Oaks over 1000 years old.

Un-named Oak

The Cathedral Oak

Un-named Beech

Saddle Oak 1

The Great Beech

The Big Bellied Oak (11+m circumference)

New Queen Oak 

Un-named Chestnut

The Spider Oak

The Turkey Oak