…..and this year seems to be one of them. It may be my imagination, but it is a long time since I’ve seen the hills so purple with heather blossom.

Ooooh, now that is lovely!

Great photo.

Is that up Pitfichie?

I miss Bennachie…

Aye, Pitfichie, heading up the the red descent.
Bennachie and Millstone are ace for the up to along ratio!

It’s been a fair while since I was at Pitfichie. When I could ride to Scolty from my front door in 15 minutes there wasn’t a lot of incentive!

Also, never really rode Bennachie as when I was starting mtbing they banned bikes from it (iirc that’s why Pitfichie was opened up). Always thought it was too busy… I miss the silhouette (I used to live in Insch).

Any more photos? 😀

I was thinking the same about the Heather. Duchess drive and Minch Moor were pretty impressive in the sunshine.

I think you are right, this year does seem to be more colourful.
On the Moor tops over Pately/Kirkby Moorside way its in proper full colour.

I wonder what the late Autumn will bring.

Here you go metal heart. Not quite as purple.
….. and jesus wept Flickr is hard to use on mobile!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/80128368@N08/36112245791/in/datetaken-public/

Moors above Hamsterley are very purple this year