Bretton, Derbyshire Finches, fieldfares, tits, siskins and bramblings line up for the feeders at this remote cottageThe road between Abney and Bretton had been closed for much of the summer as a landslip was repaired. The ground hereabouts is wormed through with faults and weaknesses, a legacy of shale rocks and local lead mining. It's a boundary of sorts, between limestone country to the south and dark gritstone moors to the north, a place of geomantic charm and mystery, hidden corners and unexpected angles. Now the road was open again, offering some of the best views in the Peak District. I stopped at a remote cottage where a rough footpath led down into the head of Bretton Clough. Continue reading...
Country diary: a feast for birdwatchers - and some of the best views in the Peak District
17. listopadu 2017 7:00
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Celý článek: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/nov/17/country-diary-birds-peak-district-views
Zdroj: The Guardian