Bluebells in Hertfordshire

During the upcoming 180-mile Coronation Fundraising Walk Co-Founders Jim and Gordon and fellow walkers will be passing through vast areas of Herts countryside. They will see a vast array of wild flowers and we wanted to share local blogger Danny Pearson's thoughts on some key spots to see Bluebells in Herts.

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Over half of the world’s bluebells are found here in the UK, and they usually flower from mid-April to late May. They thrive in ancient woodlands which is great for us ‘Shire folk’ as we have some of the best woodlands to spot bluebells in.

We are going bluebell hunting!?Amazingly, over half of the world’s?bluebells?are found here in the UK, and they?usually flower from mid-April to late May.?They thrive in ancient woodlands which is great for us ‘Shire folk’ as we have some of the best woodlands to spot?bluebells?in. So here are some of the best places to spot them close to Hitchin.?

Hitch Wood, in Preston, is by far the most popular local spot to go and see them. For anyone who has been before you will know that the carpark fills up very quickly, so I suggest you go early. Hitch Wood has plenty of walking trails and glorious?bluebells?to see. The woods are large enough to explore but not so big that the little ones will get too tired.

One of my favourite spots to see?bluebells?is Wain Wood near the village of Preston, an area we explored back in Issue 19. The 47-acre site is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest that was part of the immense forest that once stretched from Hitchin to Hatfield. It is a Site of Special Scientific Interest due to its age and richness of flora and fauna. These include a magnificent carpet of?bluebells?in the months of April and May.?

There is so much wildlife here and the area is breathtakingly beautiful. Butterflies, red kites, pheasants, foxes, the area is home to so many different species. If you are lucky, you may even catch a site of the elusive deer that also call Wain Wood, their home.??

However, for me the best place for?bluebells?is West Wood. It is a 20-minute walk from Wain Wood and is well worth a visit. It has spectacular carpets of?bluebells?that can be seen from the public rights of way that run around the woods. Perfect for any keen photographers out there. In my opinion this is the premier spot for?bluebells. But don’t just take my word for it. Get out there and get exploring.

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