Mum and I went for a walk at Carl Wark and Higger Tor today.
We passed a rock called Toad Mouth Rock. It looks like the head of a toad, which might be how it got its name.
A short distance from Toad’s Head Rock, we turned onto a grassy path. On this part of the walk, we saw lots of beautiful heather. The pink bit is the flower.
After a rock climb from the grassy path, we reached the ruins of the hill fort. Carl Wark was built in the Iron Age, which makes it ancient and special. This ancient stone building was upgraded in the time of the Romans. We saw a water trough and a stone wall.
Next, we walked along a gravelly path. On a part of the hill going up to Higger Tor, there were some stone steps. Then, we climbed some smooth rocks up to the summit. When we got to the top I was scared because we were super high, but still, the view was awesome.
After a one mile walk from Higger Tor, Mum and I got to Burbage Brook where we found a black dor beetle. Then, we saw an awesome peregrine falcon! Next, we passed two streams with orange water from the iron deposits. Finally, we saw some a fungi called shaggy ink cap.
I really enjoyed my walk, even though I was scared in places about how high we were.