The slopes above the high parts of Blacka Dyke on the north side are an excellent place to be in autumn. No paths go there and yet it's fairly easy to find your way through once the bracken has died back. From the terraced walk on the opposite side there are good views of the trees and the fiery colours of the dead bracken in early morning sun. Occasionally you get a sighting of a stag as this morning.
You also get to see where the water drops suddenly to the lower parts of the dyke.
Some large beeches are here setting the ground ablaze with their cast off leaves.
No path for man but deer have made their way through for some years to get to the more secluded woodland - a journey that means a leap over the barbed wire installed in 2005. There are signs too that cattle have followed their lead this year. Let's hope they found nothing to persuade them it's worth returning.
1 comment:
I Like the misity photos.
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