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A Forest Edge Camp, Somerset | Nortent Skjul Camp
A Forest Edge Camp, Somerset | Nortent Skjul Camp
Late April
My first venture into Somerset was an enjoyable experience. I walked around the impressive Stourhead Estate and explored its amazing landscaped gardens and oddities such as the Grotto, the Pantheon and the Temple of Apollo.
I know there’s an entrance fee, but I’m not sure if it applies to the house, the gardens or both – I didn’t pay and was never asked or approached by anyone. This was a Friday afternoon, and I only saw three other people the entire time.
I then strolled around the estate for a few hours before heading through the incredible woodland, which offers ample opportunities for all types of camping, before arriving at Alfred’s Tower.
I have to mention how amazing the forest was. There were a few plantation trees around, but it was mostly ancient woodland, with areas of newly planted indigenous trees, and the whole place was full of life, sounds and a really amazing atmosphere. The feeling while walking there was incredible.
I had wanted to camp around the tower, but there are a couple of car parks nearby – one of them literally right next to the tower, so I decided against it.
I crossed over the road and headed furth into the tress and away from the tower. I found a not-ideal spot on uneven ground, close to a path and on the edge of some woodland and a farmer’s field.
I was up early and was welcomed by a beautiful misty scene across the fields. I headed to Alfred’s Tower where there was no one around and I was able to take a few shots of the tower in the mist and take in the amazing noises of the forest.
Phone and internet signals are patchy throughout the forest and much of the Stourhead Estate. Signal improves along the roads and in clearings.
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