Yesterday there was a brief respite from rain, though overcast a walk in the hills into Pitmedden Forest was a delight. So good to exercise after a long sedentary spell. Starting at Loch Mill, puffing and panting along a track I was struck by the vibrant colours of the mosses and lichens. Moisture, perfect conditions.
Lochmill, once the water supply to Newburgh, now up for sale by Scottish Water, Newburgh having first option to buy. A very tranquil spot shielded from most winds, stocked with trout and available for fly fishing.
Tree stump, lichen covered, decaying away proving food for wood wasps and long horned beetles.
Lichen with red fruiting ends.
Pitmedden Forest and more, more still. A wonderful place to visit as walkers, horse riders and mountain bikers do.
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