View of Gilbert White's House and Selborne from the Zig-Zag Path
View of Gilbert White's House and Selborne from the Zig-Zag Path
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View of Gilbert White's House and Selborne from the Zig-Zag Path
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August 29, 2018
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The jewel in the centre of this view is the Gilbert White house and estate. From this viewpoint, you can really appreciate what must have inspired the young naturalist to feel such a strong connection with nature as you look across the land he once trod.
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Elevation 190 m
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