On Wednesday 12th November there is a special visit to Achinduin, Lismore, where last autumn Kiki, who runs the Lismore cafe, found sensational grassland fungi including Violet Coral (gasp!) and White Ballerina Waxcap (swoon!). Ever since then I have wanted to visit the area, and now we have the chance. This is one for the grassland fungus connoisseur.
Mainland members meet at Port Appin in good time for the 10 a.m. ferry. It’s essential to let me know that you’re coming so that the right number of cars can be arranged on the other side, where our Lismore members will kindly transport us to the site.
Lismore members who are not providing transport, please meet at Kiki’s house at 10.30 a.m.
Our regular Saturday field trip is at 10 a.m. on Saturday 15th November at Cologin, from where we will walk to Loch Ghleann a’Bhearraidh, spotting birds, fungi and whatever else is about in mid-November.
Directions: From Oban take the A816 south for about 2 miles, then take the road on your right signposted Lerags, which is almost opposite the Moleigh waste disposal site entrance.
About 1 mile down the Lerags road take the road to your right signposted Barn Restaurant. About 500 yds down this road you approach the hotel complex and see a parking area next to the dustbins on your left. Park there.
On both events, please bring a packed lunch and come prepared for all weathers. Lifts will be available from various places, please ask.
Carl