Oaks of Avalon, Ancient oak trees in Glastonbury, England
The Oaks of Avalon are two massive ancient oak trees named Gog and Magog located on private farmland near Glastonbury. They stand where a former ceremonial avenue once ran toward Glastonbury Tor.
The avenue of oaks was felled in 1906 for agricultural development, with only these two remaining. This surviving pair reflects the scale of what was once a significant sacred site.
The trees are linked in local folklore to King Arthur and the legendary realm of Avalon. This connection makes them important places in Glastonbury's storytelling, where visitors encounter a location deeply woven into the region's collective imagination.
The trees are on private farmland and reached by marked footpaths connecting to the road network. Wear comfortable footwear and check the weather beforehand, as access can depend on conditions.
One of the trees, Gog, had been dead for some time when it suffered additional damage from an accidental candle fire in 2017. This incident drew emergency response and highlighted how fragile these ancient structures have become.
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