Hills of Britain and Ireland
OS Map of Meall an Tarsaid
Riparian Alders
One of the reasons that I went up here is to look for remnants of Caledonian Pinewoods, and I saw that along the River Fechlin were deep tree filled clefts into the moorland. They are not pines, but alders, typical riparian trees in the Highlands. They hold the green in their leaves longer than most in the autumn, and can grow to considerable size. These wonderful trees have escaped the ravages of muirburn, weather, sheep and deer by hiding in these v-shaped clefts and gullies. They also show what horrors we have done to the natural landscape, removing the trees and stopping them fom regenerating.
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Northern Birchwoods
Stunning birchwoods in their autumnal orange.
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OS Map
This is OS mapping. In some areas, OpenStreetMap shows more footpaths
Spatial NI has online OSNI mapping. Click "Basemap Gallery" (4 squares icon at the top).
Now would be a good time for a cup of tea.
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Photos
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The other photos have been geo-tagged as on or around the summit. For less busy mountains, it can be a little hit and miss.
Riparian Alders
One of the reasons that I went up here is to look for remnants of Caledonian Pinewoods, and I saw that along the River Fechlin were deep tree filled clefts into the moorland. They are not pines, but alders, typical riparian trees in the Highlands. They hold the green in their leaves longer than most in the autumn, and can grow to considerable size. These wonderful trees have escaped the ravages of muirburn, weather, sheep and deer by hiding in these v-shaped clefts and gullies. They also show what horrors we have done to the natural landscape, removing the trees and stopping them fom regenerating.
invernesshire highlands scotland killin sky clouds glen strath valley hills mountains trees woods woodland moors moorland landscape wild rocks rocky glaciated alder hillside cleft 48984661231
Northern Birchwoods
Stunning birchwoods in their autumnal orange.
trees woods woodland forest hills mountains upland invernesshire highlands scotland autumn colours nature native sky clouds fence grass edge boundary orange brown yellow fall 48955085027
Start of the last walk
Another sunny day. Packed sun-cream, sandwiches and lots of water & set off hoping the legs were still working OK
06-Jul-18 • We travel the Spaceways • flickr
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The down between the ups
Hard going today, hot and feeling sleepy.
05-Jul-18 • We travel the Spaceways • flickr
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Videos
Snowy sights from Suidhe Viewpoint of the Monadhliath Mountains with peaks including Meall An Tarsaid; Beinn A Bhacaidh ...
Notes
- Data: Database of British and Irish Hills v18.2
- Maps: We use OS mapping for England, Scotland, Wales, and the Isle of Man. Sadly, Channel Islands, Northern (OSNI) and Southern Ireland (OSI) mapping isn't available online, so we use Openstreetmap.