Grassy

Visitors to Blacka were not able to see this view last year. The riot of grasses in flower and seed is a sight that may not be repeated either in years to come. Why? Because the cattle SWT are committed to grazing here will eat the grass before it reaches an inch or two high. So why is the grass enjoying such a welcome reprieve this year? This is anyone's guess. The truth is that SWT or their farmer/grazier have not put the cows on the moor despite information being given that they will be there during the summer. But as to why, well you have to take whichever answer is given by SWT; it seems to be different each time, some being told that it's connected with the blue tongue vaccine and others that it's to do with fences or gates and doubtless more people have been given different reasons.

Whatever the reason it's good to see the moor and the paths looking as they did two years ago. The paths have had a chance to recover from the punishment imposed by the cattle last year with the added bonus of large clusters of mature grasses displayed along the fringes.