Soarley Beeches

It feels more like Spring every day, the air is lighter, warm sun shines between fleeting clouds and spring flowers begin to emerge from their dark hibernation. Primrose blooms can be seen unfolding in places, weeks earlier than they should be. Soarley Beeches, a mix of ancient Beech and Oak, crowns a hillock overlooking Soarley and Blackensford Bottoms, dank wet heathland, grasses and tussocks; standing proud, it's buffeted by relentless winds and endures all the elements can throw at it, as the fallen boughs and scared trunks attest too. Still, this small stand has a special, memorable quality, an ambience that welcomes you, creating a feeling of wonder whilst you're within its shade. The majesty of these ancient giants is inspiring, uplifting, you feel their presence, this is their place and has been for hundreds of years.