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VIEWS OF GLASTONBURY TOR FULLPrinted in full colour on 170g silk paper (cover is 250g) by St Andrews Press of Wells, a local eco-friendly printer. Postage is a flat rate of £3 per parcel, so why not buy one for a friend too? They make the ideal fun, quirky and practical gift for anyone who loves Glastonbury, for an extra £3 I’ll gift wrap the calendar, add a personalized handwritten label and send it direct to the recipient if you choose, select ‘Add Gift Wrap?’ at the checkout.Ī4 folded, so A3 on the wall (29.7 x 42 cm). There is space for writing in your own special dates and appointments, The calendar features major Glastonbury events for 2023, UK bank holidays and the Celtic festival dates. Each month you can enjoy a different view of the Tor, framed by the lights of the football ground, glimpsed enticingly between buildings at the woodyard, or looming resplendent above the shipping containers of a storage yard. The calendar was very popular too, so I’ve been out taking a new collection of Crap Views of the Tor for 2023. Some years ago I challenged myself to start taking photos of the Tor that would never make it onto a picture postcard, but ironically they became so popular on my Normal For Glastonbury blog that I turned them into a book of postcards, the postcards were so popular that last year I decided to put the same images on a calendar. Visit ‘Crap Views of the Tor’ full-colour A3 Wall Calendar for 2023. VIEWS OF GLASTONBURY TOR PROFESSIONALJeremy Walker is an award-winning professional photographer and Nikon Ambassador specialising in location photography. Mark possible locations and shooting angles the night before you head out. ![]() ![]() VIEWS OF GLASTONBURY TOR DOWNLOADThe alternative is to download the part of the map you need from the OS website and print it on an A4 sheet. Follow the footpaths rather than wander aimlessly through the fields. MapsĪn Ordnance Survey map of the area is essential. Cold, damp feet are not ideal for a morning spent shooting the Tor. Good-quality thermal wellies will keep you and your feet happy. Wellies will be essential, but if you are in the market for a new pair, don’t skimp. The Somerset Levels is a low-lying and very damp landscape. However, for a bit of drama in the mist, especially with a rising sun, you may wish to go for something a bit longer, such as a 70-200mm zoom. Alternatively, a good-quality, mid-range zoom, such as a 24-70mm f/2.8, will give you excellent results. Menu Start Backpacking About Me Destinations View From Glastonbury Tor Glastonbury Tor 0min read time Nat June 16, 2016. Glastonbury Tor silhouetted at sunrise through the mist Kit list LensesĪ moderate wideangle lens, 28mm or 35mm, is useful for misty morning images. Having photographed Glastonbury Tor at sunrise, take time to go and have a look at the remains of Glastonbury Abbey as well. ![]() Car parking is very limited here but the walk up the hill, with the view back to the Tor on a misty morning, is memorable and well worth it. Look for Butleigh Road, Cow Bridge Road, Street Drove and Middle Drove where you will have excellent views across the Levels and the River Brue.Īnother excellent viewpoint, although at first it doesn’t look too promising, is Wearyall Hill. The best views are actually to be had from the south across the Somerset Levels looking back to the Tor. When you have a hill that is the highest for miles around, there is a temptation to climb to the top and shoot the view – but here’s the thing: Glastonbury Tor and St Michael’s Church are the subject. Do not leave any camera kit in your car if you do decide to risk parking in the nearby lanes. Glastonbury Tor Arthur Pendragon (Atlas Obscura User) This massive hill has also been referred to as Ynys yr Afalon or the Isle of Avalon from the Arthurian legend. The lanes around the Tor are a haunt for car thieves. The local authority and the National Trust prevent it in the adjacent lanes, so your only option is to park in Glastonbury and walk, or catch the shuttle bus. It’s a reasonably easy walk to the top of this 500ft hill, with pedestrian access to the site from the north east via Stone Down Lane, or the south west from Wellhouse Lane.Ĭar parking is a nightmare. Rising high above the Somerset Levels, historic Glastonbury Tor is visible from up to 20 miles away on a clear day. Make the most of clear, crisp early mornings to catch the Tor at its best, but go prepared with a selection of zooms, a good map and thermal wellington boots. Browse 1,332 glastonbury tor stock photos and images available, or search for tintagel or avalon to find more great stock photos and pictures. ![]()
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