Tree Appreciation Tuesday - Growing up between the lines

I do like Birch Trees and planted a lovely specimen in a previous garden.  Here this multistemmed plant probably starting its life from a blown in seed, and  taking root around the time the Railway Station at Winscombe closed down in 1963/64.  This tree around 60 years old probably got cut down several times in the very early days as waggons passed into the siding. Since the station was closed to both passenger and good traffic,  it has grown up into a fine multi stemmed specimen gracing the heritage walk.

Yesterday the Short and Easy walkers from Wells WI drove over to Winscombe where we walked part of the Strawberry line.  It is a stretch which affords extensive views with a tree lined walk along the track bed.  I didn't have to go far before I found what may have been 'the tree of the day'.  For sure we passed many possible contenders, but on our way back, I become certain that this tree would be the tree for this week's post.

These weekly  Tree Appreciation Tuesday Posts are ongoing.   Do leave comments perhaps with mention of a tree you appreciation.