A small, mostly subterranean mammal with usually dark or black fur but can be pale brown to cream.
Moles can be found almost everywhere in the West Pennine Moors area and although they are quite a rare sight, the molehills they leave behind are very common.
Moles spend most of their time underground in their extensive tunnel systems but they are sometimes seen on the surface and surprisingly, swimming.
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Mole image by munki-boy
Mole swimming image by Karlos
Brett Gregory is an award-winning filmmaker based in Bolton whose production company, Serious Feather, is currently making a documentary about autism and poetry.
As a part of this production, Landscape Britain was asked to advise with regards to the location of specific areas of outstanding natural beauty throughout the region.
Visit www.seriousfeather.com for further information.
