Ling

LingLing is a dwarf shrub that characterises heather moorland and is a key indicator of sheep grazing pressure. Ling is the food plant of the red grouse, one of the few birds to live in the hills all year round. In August each year the moors turn purple in a spectacular display of ling.  

At this time local beekeepers move their hives to this nectar source and harvest delicious, thick honey.