Church Stretton 2; A stroll up the Longmynd.

Green-veined whites, Artogeia napi were plentiful on the lower slopes.

Bilberries, Vaccinium myrtillus in great swathes near to and on the top.
They were not yet ripe.

Common heather was controlled by burning in places to promote new growth, which is eaten by grouse and sheep.

There is a dramatic contrast between the heavily grazed farmland and lightly grazed upland heathland. The wind chill at the point was quite harsh in a strong wind.