I am standing on the Roman road which crosses the Heath from Thorncombe woods – near to Thomas Hardy’s birthplace in Higher Bockhampton.
The remnants of the wild Heath cling on despite forestry plantations and the tidying up of paths and trails. Signed footpaths are helpful and many are now more accessable to visitors but the gentle commercialisation of this magical place and its popularity could change it forever.
Late afternoon in the bluebell woods – it’s still Far From The Madding Crowd.
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