Hedley Thorne
@hedleythorne.bsky.social
Historic site photographer, podcaster, wild camping YouTuber, Heathrow's IT Operations Manager. Scared of fish.
Deer barking, owls hooting and the odd whoosh of wind above in the tree canopy. I may be an older man, but when I am camping in the woods I feel 8 again.
February 11, 2026 at 11:30 AM
Deer barking, owls hooting and the odd whoosh of wind above in the tree canopy. I may be an older man, but when I am camping in the woods I feel 8 again.
February 9, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Oliver's Castle, Roundway Down
February 8, 2026 at 7:44 PM
Oliver's Castle, Roundway Down
Brightwell Barrow, from the Oxfordshire Series by Anna Dillon @annadillon.bsky.social This will also be a familiar viewpoint to Paul Nash fans, but I think Anna's version here is far better. More information and prints below;
annadillon.com/brightwell.html
annadillon.com/brightwell.html
February 7, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Brightwell Barrow, from the Oxfordshire Series by Anna Dillon @annadillon.bsky.social This will also be a familiar viewpoint to Paul Nash fans, but I think Anna's version here is far better. More information and prints below;
annadillon.com/brightwell.html
annadillon.com/brightwell.html
"Hedley's Bike on The Ridgeway" by Ruth Rothery (oil on board). I absolutely love this picture (framed and hanging in my kitchen)!
February 7, 2026 at 7:27 AM
"Hedley's Bike on The Ridgeway" by Ruth Rothery (oil on board). I absolutely love this picture (framed and hanging in my kitchen)!
The Thames at Goring, with Mill Cottage (centre, former home of George Michael) and the church of St Thomas of Canterbury (right).
February 6, 2026 at 5:03 PM
The Thames at Goring, with Mill Cottage (centre, former home of George Michael) and the church of St Thomas of Canterbury (right).
Hartslock Wood beside The Thames yesterday. One of only 3 places in the UK where the Monkey Orchid grows.
February 5, 2026 at 7:49 PM
Hartslock Wood beside The Thames yesterday. One of only 3 places in the UK where the Monkey Orchid grows.
As per my recent video, many campers died last year due to carbon monoxide poisoning (EVs and tents), so I have a 20% discount on a light, portable CO detector and alarm (USB chargeable) whch also show temperature and moisture. Go to the link and used code "Hedley"
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uk.itehil.com/collections/...
ITEHIL Portable 3-in-1 Carbon Monoxide Detector
Carbon Monoxide Detectors Portable: 3-in-1 portable co detector that can detect carbon monoxide levels from 0 to 500ppm. When the concentration reaches 50ppm, a warning will be issued to indicate the ...
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February 3, 2026 at 7:57 PM
As per my recent video, many campers died last year due to carbon monoxide poisoning (EVs and tents), so I have a 20% discount on a light, portable CO detector and alarm (USB chargeable) whch also show temperature and moisture. Go to the link and used code "Hedley"
uk.itehil.com/collections/...
uk.itehil.com/collections/...
From the nave, under the tower, through the choir to the high alter and lady chapel of Salisbury Cathedral. Beneath are 4ft foundations and the columns supporting the tower and spire bow inwards under the weight. @salisburycathedral.bsky.social
February 1, 2026 at 11:44 PM
From the nave, under the tower, through the choir to the high alter and lady chapel of Salisbury Cathedral. Beneath are 4ft foundations and the columns supporting the tower and spire bow inwards under the weight. @salisburycathedral.bsky.social
"Wōdnesbeorg" cloaked in shadow (Woden's Barrow/Adam's Grave) lorded over by the Alton Barnes White Horse on Milk Hill. The colours yet to come in wonderful #Wiltshire
February 1, 2026 at 12:13 AM
"Wōdnesbeorg" cloaked in shadow (Woden's Barrow/Adam's Grave) lorded over by the Alton Barnes White Horse on Milk Hill. The colours yet to come in wonderful #Wiltshire
Torrential Rain Wild Camp - Shelstone Tor - Hilleberg Soulo
YouTube video by Hedley Thorne
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January 30, 2026 at 8:02 PM
The West Okement valley on Dartmoor, overlooked by Black Tor. The woodland is Black-a-Tor Copse, an ancient high altitude oak woodland "rainforest". Pretty sure there are hobbits in there...
January 26, 2026 at 6:16 PM
The West Okement valley on Dartmoor, overlooked by Black Tor. The woodland is Black-a-Tor Copse, an ancient high altitude oak woodland "rainforest". Pretty sure there are hobbits in there...
The West Okement River surging down from the high moors, tumbling past dramatic granite rock formations and ancient oak woodlands. #Dartmoor
January 25, 2026 at 7:05 PM
The West Okement River surging down from the high moors, tumbling past dramatic granite rock formations and ancient oak woodlands. #Dartmoor
Best hotel with the best views! Hilleberg Soulo on Shelstone Tor.
January 25, 2026 at 1:07 PM
Best hotel with the best views! Hilleberg Soulo on Shelstone Tor.
Dartmoor ponies on the way to our Shelstone Tor camp yesterday
January 25, 2026 at 8:14 AM
Dartmoor ponies on the way to our Shelstone Tor camp yesterday
The lumpy Wiltshire landscape; Cliffords Hill (bottom), Rybury Camp (middle) and Tan Hill (distance). Taken during one of the 2023 Wessex Airscapes exhibition walks.
January 23, 2026 at 7:12 PM
The lumpy Wiltshire landscape; Cliffords Hill (bottom), Rybury Camp (middle) and Tan Hill (distance). Taken during one of the 2023 Wessex Airscapes exhibition walks.
A distant and snowy Brightwell Barrow dominates the horizon, as part of Oxfordshire's Sinodun Hills.
January 22, 2026 at 7:30 PM
A distant and snowy Brightwell Barrow dominates the horizon, as part of Oxfordshire's Sinodun Hills.
Blewburton hillfort, South Oxfordshire.
January 22, 2026 at 4:29 AM
Blewburton hillfort, South Oxfordshire.
A country lane, below Wellgrove Wood in The Chilterns.
January 21, 2026 at 7:07 PM
A country lane, below Wellgrove Wood in The Chilterns.
Catkins up on the Berkshire Downs today, with @annadillon.bsky.social
January 20, 2026 at 11:47 PM
Catkins up on the Berkshire Downs today, with @annadillon.bsky.social
A short film I made about Wayland's Smithy for Wessex Ways podcast (apologies for my slightly strange children!)
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A little bit about Waylands Smithy! (Filmed for the Wessex Ways podcast)
YouTube video by Hedley Thorne
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January 20, 2026 at 6:09 PM
A short film I made about Wayland's Smithy for Wessex Ways podcast (apologies for my slightly strange children!)
youtu.be/4G2R09os1_Q?...
youtu.be/4G2R09os1_Q?...