Spring Walking: The Best UK Walks for Wildflowers
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Spring Walking: The Best UK Walks for Wildflowers

Where to find carpets of bluebells, wild garlic, and spring meadows on walks across the UK.

Sarah Mitchell
1 March 2024
6 min read
Spring transforms the British countryside into a floral wonderland. From late March through May, woodland floors are carpeted in bluebells, hedgerows burst with wild garlic, and meadows fill with wildflowers. ## Best Bluebell Walks ### Ashridge Estate, Hertfordshire One of the finest bluebell displays in England, with a network of paths through ancient beech woodland. ### Wenlock Edge, Shropshire Limestone woodland alive with bluebells, wood anemones, and early purple orchids. ## Wild Garlic Hotspots ### Wye Valley, Herefordshire/Monmouthshire The steep wooded slopes of the Wye Valley become thick with wild garlic from April. ### Bath Skyline Walk, Somerset Ancient woodland sections fragrant with wild garlic, combined with stunning views over Bath.
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