Somerset in Pictures: Sacred pilgrimage and seaside views

With summer in full swing and school out for another year, many of us have our thoughts turned to the great outdoors.

From the cricket pitch to the top of Glastonbury Tor, people across Somerset have been getting out and about to make the most of the county in full bloom.

Here is a look at some of the best pictures from across the area this week.

Pilgrimage of light: People carried lanterns up to Glastonbury Tor, during the Sacred Magdalene Festival, which marks the feast day of St Mary Magdelene.

Spotted: Weather Watcher Malty Von Hop sent in this tranquil shot of sheep grazing amongst fruit trees in an orchard in Langport, Somerset.

Happy faces: Craig Overton (second from the right) of Somerset was seen celebrating the wicket of Alex Lees of Durham for his fifth wicket during Day One of the Rothesay County Championship Division One match at The Cooper Associates County Ground.

Horsing around: Avon and Somerset Police shared this snap of Max, their newest police horse in training, on social media to a huge response.

A seagull's view: This beautiful view over Weston-super-Mare's beach was captured by BBC Weather Watcher Gary 'the Monkey'.

Skydiver: Brian Standring, 86, from Wellington man has been recognised in Parliament for his charity work. He recently completed his fourth skydive to raise funds for Alzheimer's Society.

Champions return: Bath Rugby's players have been back putting in the hard yards as pre-season training began at Farleigh House.

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