A NOTABLE highlight of spring has to be when the bluebells bloom, covering woodlands in carpets of blue. Although bluebells are most often found in ancient wooded areas, they also grow along hedgerows, and in fields and gardens. And amazingly, more than half of the world s bluebells are found here in the UK. They are protected under the Countryside Act (1981), which means it is illegal to wilfully damage them – so people must stick to the paths and take care not to trample on them. Now is the perfect time to enjoy a tranquil bluebell walk before their short-lived season ends later this month.
Pound Wood Nature Reserve, Benfleet This nature reserve is one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in south Essex, and is set to be a good bet for spotting wonderful displays of bluebells. While enjoying the eye-catching array of other woodland flowers - which could include common cow-wheat, yellow archangel, wood spurge and figwort - listen out for the familiar drumming of the great spotted woodpecker.
Danbury Country Park, near Chelmsford Immerse yourself in 45 acres of grade II listed park and gardens - featuring lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features. A trip to this nature spot would be perfect for families with children or for a wander with friends, and is another site you could enjoy a relaxing bluebell walk.
Pound Wood Nature Reserve, Benfleet This nature reserve is one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in south Essex, and is set to be a good bet for spotting wonderful displays of bluebells. While enjoying the eye-catching array of other woodland flowers - which could include common cow-wheat, yellow archangel, wood spurge and figwort - listen out for the familiar drumming of the great spotted woodpecker.
Danbury Country Park, near Chelmsford Immerse yourself in 45 acres of grade II listed park and gardens - featuring lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features. A trip to this nature spot would be perfect for families with children or for a wander with friends, and is another site you could enjoy a relaxing bluebell walk.
Pound Wood Nature Reserve, Benfleet This nature reserve is one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in south Essex, and is set to be a good bet for spotting wonderful displays of bluebells. While enjoying the eye-catching array of other woodland flowers - which could include common cow-wheat, yellow archangel, wood spurge and figwort - listen out for the familiar drumming of the great spotted woodpecker.
Danbury Country Park, near Chelmsford Immerse yourself in 45 acres of grade II listed park and gardens - featuring lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features. A trip to this nature spot would be perfect for families with children or for a wander with friends, and is another site you could enjoy a relaxing bluebell walk.
Pound Wood Nature Reserve, Benfleet This nature reserve is one of the largest remaining areas of ancient woodland in south Essex, and is set to be a good bet for spotting wonderful displays of bluebells. While enjoying the eye-catching array of other woodland flowers - which could include common cow-wheat, yellow archangel, wood spurge and figwort - listen out for the familiar drumming of the great spotted woodpecker.
Danbury Country Park, near Chelmsford Immerse yourself in 45 acres of grade II listed park and gardens - featuring lakes, ancient woodland, wildflower meadow and historic features. A trip to this nature spot would be perfect for families with children or for a wander with friends, and is another site you could enjoy a relaxing bluebell walk.