The heatwave transforms the journey from Devon's beech trees to the hot Surrey Hills, revealing a patchwork of changing landscapes. This article explores the sights and shifts along this route, from lush hedgerows to harvested fields.
Journey Through the Heatwave Landscape
Starting from a clump of beech loaded with mast, the car brushes through lanes of rampant deciduous growth. Bedstraw, honeysuckle, and bramble fruits line the way, while hayfields and sweet chestnut trees mark the countryside's response to the heatwave.
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Key Observations Along the Route
- Lush deciduous growth with bedstraw and honeysuckle
- Cut hayfields and luminous sweet chestnut flowers
- Dead ash trees in Nanie Rowe's wood
- Lorry-loads of straw for winter bedding
- Red sandstone motorway cuttings near Exeter
Comparison of Landscape Features
| Location | Feature | Heatwave Impact |
|---|---|---|
| Devon | Beech trees, hayfields | Mast production, early harvest |
| Somerset | Straw trailers, unripened grain | Cut-whole straw, reduced moisture |
| Surrey Hills | Vineyard, golf course | Increased heat, low River Mole |
Environmental Changes Noted
The journey highlights how heatwaves accelerate harvests and dry out rivers. Ancient lynchets near Mere mark the start of chalk country, where downland gold and brown cereals are already harvested. Maize is ensiled for winter fodder, and swags of old man's beard clothe verges.
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