A carbuncle of bark?

Is there such a thing? This particular tree had a load of lumpy bits like this on it. I actually-shock horror-went onto the hill today seeking a walk and photo opportunities.
Iphone13 pro macro shot.

[Madeleine Pennock]

This looks like craggy rocks rather than bark! It is interesting without scale our minds tell us something different!

[Steve Joyce]

This is great. It would be fun to do a composite with a small climber figure with ropes.

[Dawn]

Cool textures