August is a great month to see the Peak District moorlands in their full glory, covered in flowering ling heather. Whole hillsides take on a purple appearance whilst closer inspection reveals tiny clusters of flowers.
It is also a good time for insects such as bees which are attracted by the heather.
We actually have three different types of heather in the Peak District: Bell Heather, Cross Leaved Heather, and Ling Heather. The first two are well worth seeking out, but it is the latter that is the most common which creates the beautiful purple carpets over our hills and moorlands.
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