Grey Granite revisited Nethy Bridge. She and Rufus, quickly lapsed into the now established holiday routine of walks through the woods and along the Nethy. Dell Wood SNH reserve is a particular favourite, in places affording views over the Cairngorms to where snow still lurked in sheltered corries. |
| The trails in Dell Woods have been 'improved' since our last visit and several new paths are being constructed near Duackside. Despite this the woods remain tranquil and peaceful. |
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| Evening sunlight catching the beautiful new growth on the cowberries under the pines |
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| Grey Granite and Rufus were pleased to share their favourite walk with Dr Anne who, having experience of the 'big five' when on safari in Africa, spotted this wart hog lurking at the bottom of Hammack's Road. |
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| Wet areas of the wood have patches of Common Cotton Grass (Eriophorum angustifolium), this along with Spagnum moss was gathered during World War 1 for use as field dressings. Grey Granite has been reading, and recommends to other visitors to Nethy, The Story of Nethy Bridge by Jane Macaulay. This interesting publication includes a picture of a group of respectably hatted ladies pushing a a barrow heaped with spagnum which also abounds in the woods. |
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| A sign on a telegraph pole at Culvardie. Red squirrels are a relatively common sight in the woods and are often to be seen snacking on the bird feeders regularly stocked by the RSPB |
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Sunlight on the River Nethy. The path by the river was fragrant with Sweet Cicely and bright with the moon flowers of Leopard's Bane (Doronicum pardalianches) |
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| Evening light catching the crown of an immense 'granny' pine |
The first Dog Rose (Rosa canina) growing on the bank of the Nethy in Station Road
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