Find Some Bluebells
You’ll find bluebells in the UK from Mid-April to Late May.
Usually a bit earlier in the South and West, a bit later in the North and East.
There are online ‘Bluebell Watch’ reports to let you know where a crop has sprung up in your area (or is just about to).
You’ve probably noticed they love shady warm places. like under forest trees.
The UK has its faults, and one of our main national sports is moaning about it.
But for me, an ancient woodland, filled with bluebells makes me re-remember that I love it really.
In bluebell season, little clusters of them pop up everywhere; in meadows, parks, hedgerows, and gardens. The best way to see bluebells is on foot, by following marked ‘Bluebell Trails’.
If you’re really keen, there are tons of local walks run by local wildlife groups or charities.
They know best spots and tell you more about the history and ecology of bluebells.
There was a time I would have scoffed at this kind of thing.
Clearly, I thought I was way too cool and interesting for a boring, wholesome, old-person activity like this.
I was a fool.
These walks are awesome – don’t knock it till you try it.
The one we were taken to see wasin a little glade, with a cool breeze that smelled of honey, birds were tweeting, butterflies and bees darting about.
Actual magic. Life doesn’t get much better than that.
Now I know the best secret places so I can take other people and watch their faces as they go “WOW this is incredible.”
I think there’s also something even more special because they aren’t around long.
Bluebells are a perfect photo opportunity too.
The internet is awash with children skipping through bluebells this time of year – and I for one am here for that.
Did you know you can’t dig, pick, or damage them as they are protected by law?
You can imagine the prison conversation:
“What you in for?”
“Picking bluebells.”
“Whoah – tough judge.”
If you’re planning a bluebell hunting trip, check out hashtags like #bluebellwatch or #bluebellseason for the best local info.
The perfect Spring Micro-Adventure