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the Coast and "Country" Side of Bideford Bay
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FALLING
FOR PEPPERCOMBE
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November
2003 saw Peppercombe bathed in sunshine with the leaves remaining on the
trees far longer than normal. This spectacular event saturated the valley
with colours worthy of any painters palette with a mixture of dappled green,
burnt umber, cadmium yellow and raw sienna, all set against the backdrop
of a clear blue sky. The weather had been particularly mild during September
and October when the hedgerows were full of berries and the purple heather
hanging onto the cliff side, mingled with the blackberries cascading down
to the shoreline. In contrast to other beaches on the North Devon heritage
coast, Peppercombe is a warm sheltered spot even at the end of September,
beginning of October. November saw the cutting back and layering of the
hedge at the start of the main track down. It looked rather stark at first
glance but the advantage is the clearer view of surrounding farmland, the
valley and Bideford Bay below. This time of year pheasants roam freely in
the undergrowth. They are quite comical birds and take flight at the slightest
sound, don't flap their wings and ascend so quickly and noisily they look
rather as if they have been fired from a canon. The woodland photographs
were taken in November on a very mild sunny morning. I have not seen Peppercombe
Valley quite as colourful before at this time of year. Use the links below
to view more images of Peppercombe Seasons including: "Spring into Summer" "Suddenly It's Summer" "A Walk on the Wild Side"/"Springtime in the Valley". South West Coast Path - Peppercombe to Bucks Mills Click here for more Peppercombe Chronicles on the North Devon Focus Blogspot |
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Photographs and Illustrations ©Copyright P. Adams North Devon Focus
2024
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