Go on a bluebell walk

Enjoy the scent and sight of woodlands carpeted with blue

Late April and early May is the time of year to see beautiful carpets of bluebells in woodland. The National Trust have suggested some of their top sites for bluebell walks in England and Northern Ireland. Some of the best places to enjoy this annual display of colour include:

Ashridge in Hertfordshire – the 1.5-mile waymarked woodland trail has a stunning display of bluebells and an array of wildlife coming back to life in the spring.  For further information contact 01442 851227. Click here to download details of this National Trust walk.

Blickling in Norfolk – the 5-mile waymarked estate walk will take you through the Great Wood and if you wander from the path you’ll come across a wonderful display of bluebells.  For further information contact 01263 738030, or click here.

Coughton Court in Warwickshire – Take a stroll through the carpets of bluebells in Coughton Court's bluebell wood.  For further information contact 01789 762435, or click here.

Emmetts Garden in Kent – One of the highest points in Kent, with views of the Weald and North Downs. The woodland slopes are carpeted with bluebells.  For further information contact 01732 751509, or click here.

Hardcastle Crags in Yorkshire - A hidden beauty spot near Hebden Bridge. The three-mile Mill Walk is the ideal place to see a mass of bluebells in spring. or further information call 01422 844518, or click here.

Hatchlands Park in Surrey – Little Wix Wood is renowned for a wonderful display of Bluebells in May.  The wood can be accessed via the 2-mile Long Walk around the estate (a walk leaflet is available).  For further information contact 01483 222482, or click here.


Kingston Lacey in Dorset – the 2.5-mile woodland walks on the estate is a great place to see the annual display of bluebells.  For further information contact 01208 883402, or click here.

Lanhydrock in Cornwall – at the start the 1.5-mile Great Wood and Avenue Walk you’ll come across the Bluebell wood, famed for its carpet of colour in the spring.  For further information contact 01208 265950, or click here.

Mount Stewart in Co. Down, Northern Ireland – the main drive and Lake Walk are the best places to see the Bluebells in bloom.  For further information contact 028 4278 8387, or click here.


Find out more about these sites on the National Trust website.

 

 

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