Bluebell Woods Wiltshire – Looking for some stunning bluebell woods in Wiltshire, then check out our suggestions, there are some great bluebell walks Wiltshire to explore.
If you do find some amazing Wiltshire Bluebell Woods, remember to tread carefully and stick to the paths, so that the many Bluebell Wood Wiltshire continue to thrive and not be destroyed.
It is a criminal offence to dig up Bluebell flowers, so remember to leave the Bluebell walk Wiltshire alone for everyone to enjoy.
Bluebell Woods Wiltshire To Explore
Ambrose Copse
Location : Ambrose Copse, Shaftesbury
Ambrose Copse is a predominantly oak/ash woodland which forms part of the Gutch Common SSSI. The Wood also lies within the Cranborne Chase and West Wiltshire Downs AONB and is surrounded by a mosaic of farmland and woodland. Ground flora includes bluebells wild garlic lesser celandine wood anemone and dogs mercury. Public access is limited due to the sites remote location and lack of easy parking. There are two entrances from the narrow lane that runs along the northern edge but there are no maintained paths within the wood.
Blackmoor Copse
Location : Salisbury SP5 1AG
Blackmoor Copse is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) and one of the most important woods in Wiltshire for wildlife, particularly butterflies. The gently sloping site is criss-crossed by woodland paths and has a circular route for easy walking. In spring and summer glades and paths are sprinkled with wildflowers such as violets, primroses, bluebells and common spotted orchids.
Bowood
Location : Bowood House & Gardens, SN11 0LZ
The gardens of Bowood come to life with many colours throughout their open season however look out for the bluebells, particularly when the rhododendron gardens open up for the season. A visual treat!
Cloatley Meadows
Location : Malmesbury SN16 9LQ
The eight meadows that make up this nature reserve on the edge of the Braydon Forest are awash with wild flowers and alive with insects during summer. Three fields – Horse Leaze, Cow Leaze and The Hams – are within Cloatley Manor Farm Meadows Site of Special Scientific Interest.
Clouts Wood
Location : Clouts Wood – Wroughton
A walk through this Site of Special Scientific Interest takes you from stream-soaked valley floor, up steep slopes to level land at the top. You will find mossy gnarled boles, splendid spreading trees and abandoned water cress beds. Clouts Wood is situated between Markham Banks nature reserve and King’s Farm Wood and Diocese Meadows. Combine a walk through all four areas to enjoy contrasting landscapes.
Colerne Park & Monks Wood
Location : Colerne, Chippenham SN14 8BH
A significant tract of ancient woodland with a river running alongside. The wood provides habitats for many species of fauna and avifauna as well as rich ground flora including the scarce Solomon’s Seal and Star of Bethlehem.
Drews Pond Woods
Location : Drew’s Pond Wood, Devizes
Drewspond is a small community broadleaved coppiced managed woodland. plenty of paths and good bird and butterfly habitats.
Grovely Wood
Location : Grovely Wood, Salisbury
On the outskirts of Wilton, Grovely Wood forms part of the Wilton estate and sits between the Nadder and Wylye valleys. See the area come to life with bluebells and other spring flowers.
Hagbourne Copse
Location : Swindon SN5 8YW
This pocket of woodland provides a breathing space for wildlife in west Swindon and a peaceful place where workers can take a lunchtime stroll. In April and May you can enjoy a stunning display of native bluebells
Plain Copse
Location : Lydiard Millicent
An ancient wood with oak birch and coppicing used to be part of the ancient Braydon Forest. Good for spring flowers and woodland birds.
Ravensroost Wood
Location : Braydon
An ancient woodland with oak, wych elm, a wild service tree and coppiced hazel. Habitats for spring flowers, birds,butterflies and fungi with ponds which attracts dragonflies. Rare ancient indicator species are present plus a flower meadow attached.
Stourhead
Location : near Mere, Wiltshire, BA12 6QD
The woodlands surrounding the garden offer a wonderful display of bluebells during May. To enjoy them pick up one of the estate walks, we recommend the Bonham Wood walk. Bluebells transform the woodland in spring time, their carpet of blue is a lovely addition to any spring walk and is sure to put a spring in your step.
Tinneys’s Firs
Location : Tinney’s Firs, Salisbury
Tinney’s Firs is an attractive, mature, mainly broadleaf woodland named after a stand of large Douglas fir. An old brick kiln and unusual ponds hint at the wood’s industrial past.
Vincients Wood
Location : Chippenham SN14 0TN
Vincients Wood is a semi-natural broadleaved woodland on the western edge of Chippenham. A circular route around the wood crosses a medieval woodbank that divides the wood in two; it would have been placed there as a boundary and to keep livestock out. In spring wood anemones, bluebells and early purple orchids blossom. Comma, holly blue, ringlet and speckled wood butterflies live here.
West Woods
Location : Marlborough, SN8 4DY
South west of Marlborough, West Woods is a great place for fantastic displays of bluebells during late spring. The area is managed by the Forestry Commission and is a popular spot for locals.
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