Bluebell bulbs are easily damaged by trampling so they can’t produce enough energy to flower and reproduce in subsequent years. Areas of high footfall can even cause entire colonies to die out. Help us to look after them by sticking to paths and avoid treading on or near bluebell plants.
Can you walk around bluebell woods?
If you have time, you can take one of the scenic circular walks to visit the other bluebell forests; Magical Meander, Wildlife Wander or the Heartwood Hike. If you’re looking for Hertfordshire walks with kids, they are sure to love the Magical Woods with wooden animal sculptures.
Are bluebells protected in the UK?
Native bluebells are protected in the UK under the Wildlife and Countryside Act, 1981.
Where is the best place to see bluebells?
Traditionally a woodland flower, bluebells tend to grow on woodland floors, although as new colonies develop you may also see them in the fields, along hedgerows, parkland or even along road verges.
Are bluebells still protected?
Threats and conservation
The bluebell is protected under the Wildlife and Countryside Act (1981). This means digging up the plant or bulb in the countryside is prohibited and landowners are prohibited from removing bluebells from their land to sell.
What month are bluebells out?
Bluebells usually flower from late March to early May, but it does vary from year to year. They are one of the last spring flowers to bloom before the woodland canopy closes up and new leaves block out the sunlight.
How long is the bluebell woods walk?
2/3 mile
The Blue Walk is the one through the Bluebell Wood that is about 1100 metres or 2/3 mile. It is designed for wheelchairs and easy walking and can take from half to an hour, depending on how long you linger enjoying the views and their scent when they are fully out on a sunny day. There are seats round the Blue Walk.
Can you get fined for picking bluebells?
Contrary to widespread belief, it is not illegal to pick most wildflowers for personal, non-commercial use.
What is the penalty for picking bluebells?
Picking bluebells, along with most other wild flowers, fruit and foliage, is not generally an offence, although there might be associated access and ownership issues relating to where the plants are growing (Theft Act).
Are bluebells considered weeds?
English and Spanish bluebells may seem like the novice gardener’s dream: a beautiful flower, easy to grow, and willing to spread and fill in bare spots of land. Unfortunately, Spanish bluebells are so eager to spread, they’re often considered weeds.
Are bluebells out yet 2022?
This is usually from mid-April until mid-May but will vary slightly depending on how cold and damp the late winter and early spring has been. The first bluebells are usually seen in the far south of the country and then the blooms will spread north in a fragrant wave.
Where can I find wild bluebells?
If you can’t get to an old woodland look out for bluebells growing in road verges, in small patches of woodland and in parks and gardens in April and May.
Where are the most bluebells in UK?
From Buckland Abbey, Devon to Kingston Lacey, Dorset, places in the South West are brimming with bluebells during the spring months. Take a wander along woodland pathways to discover the seas of blue flowers for yourself.
Is it illegal to destroy bluebells?
Under the 1981 Act It is unlawful to intentional pick, uproot or destroy the wild plant or any seed or spore attached to the wild plant.
Can I dig up bluebells in my garden?
It is best to dig out bluebells while they are in leaf, as the bulbs are almost impossible to find when the plants are dormant: Loosen soil around the bulbs to a good depth and remove all the bulbs and underground parts.
Are bluebells in my garden protected?
Bluebells are legally protected and it is against the law to dig them up from the wild.
How long do bluebell blooms last?
how long do bluebells flower for? Bluebells flower for about two months.
What do bluebells symbolize?
In the language of flowers, the bluebell symbolises constancy, humility and gratitude.
Are bluebells poisonous to dogs?
Bluebell plants and bulbs contain ‘scillarens’, chemicals that reduce the heart rate. This can cause vomiting, diarrhoea, lethargy and disorientation in dogs.
How long is the walk around 14 locks?
Approximate distance: 3.7 miles
For this walk we’ve included OS grid references should you wish to use them.
How long is the walk down to the needles?
Grid reference SZ325856. Access on foot from Alum Bay to the Needles Old Battery is approximately ¾ of a mile along a well-surfaced private road. From there it is approximately a 40 minute walk to the Tennyson Monument.