Berkshire

<p>Ferneygrove are not doing a Bluebell Walk this. year</p>


<p>Please help me find ‘Brick Hill’ in Chilton Foliat. No maps have any record of this place. How do I reach it from Hungerford? Thanks</p>


<p>I believe Rushall Farm and Popes Meadow both have wheelchair friendly walks. Should be the best weekend to see them in all their glory. Rachel x</p>


<p>Hi. Do you know of any bluebell walks suitable for wheelchairs please?</p>


<p>Don’t forget Sulham Woods&#8230;. Greyhound or The Elephant quite close!</p>



<p>What’s a sure sign that it’s finally Spring? Retiring your thermals, yes. Hayfever sufferers looking like a rabbit with myxomatosis, definitely. But more excitingly, it’s the arrival of bluebell season. We’re so lucky to have the most incredible number of bluebell woods in Berkshire. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-basildon-park-national-trust-lower-basildon"><a aria-label="Basildon Park, Lower Basildon (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Basildon Park National Trust</a>, Lower Basildon</h2>



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<p>Pop into the visitor centre at <a href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/basildon-park">Basildon Park</a>&nbsp;and ask them to point out the best places to spot bluebells around the grounds. There are a number of walks you can enjoy of varying lengths. So if you have little Mudders, the National Trust staff will suggest the best routes to take.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> <a aria-label="The Swan at Streatley (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.theswanatstreatley.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Swan at Streatley</a> is 3.5 miles and <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/royal-oak-yattendon/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The&nbsp;Royal Oak in Yattendon</a>, just&nbsp;5.5 miles away.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hurley-chalk-pit-hurley"><a href="https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/hurley-chalk-pit" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hurley Chalk Pit</a>, Hurley</h2>



<p>Home to 15 species of butterfly and six types of wild orchids, this sliver of beech woodland and chalk grassland is a wildlife mecca. Head there in Spring to see bluebells adorn the woodland floor, as well as wild marjoram, cowslip, and wild candytuft.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> You can&#8217;t go to Hurley without trying <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/review-the-dew-drop-inn-hurley-muddy-stilettos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Dew Drop Inn</a> &#8211; owned and run by Michelin star chef Simon Bonwick.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bisham-woods-cookham-dean"><a aria-label="Bisham Woods ,Cookham Dean  (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/bisham-woods/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bisham Woods</a>, Cookham Dean </h2>



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<p>Any wood that is said to have been the inspiration for Kenneth Grahame&#8217;s Wildwood in <em>Wind In the Willows</em>, has got to be worth a visit. Particularly when it&#8217;s rolling out the blue carpet. To keep your kids putting one foot in front of the other, download the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/media/47828/0798-wt-wind-in-the-willows-leaflet-aa_p1.pdf">Wind in the Willows walk leaflet</a>&nbsp;and set off on a literary adventure.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop</strong>: The <a href="https://www.thegoldenballpub.com/">Golden Ball pub</a> is a super stop for walkers – kid and dog friendly.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cliveden-national-trust-taplow"><a aria-label="Cliveden National Trust, Taplow (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/cliveden" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cliveden National Trust</a>, Taplow</h2>



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<p>The formal gardens at this National Trust gem on the Bucks/Berks border are a sight to behold in all seasons, but you’ll need to venture into the ancient woodlands surrounding them to get the best views of the bluebells in April. There&#8217;s a trail running until the end of May, which takes in five spring flowers growing across the estate. Pick up a free trail sheet from the information centre located in the walled garden car park. </p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> If your purse doesn’t stretch to the <a href="https://www.clivedenhouse.co.uk/dine-with-us/the-astor-grill/?utm_source=google&amp;utm_medium=local&amp;utm_campaign=glocal">Astor Grill</a>, there&#8217;s <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden/eating-and-shopping-at-cliveden#cb-205551650-0">The Conservatory Café</a> or <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/oxfordshire-buckinghamshire-berkshire/cliveden/eating-and-shopping-at-cliveden#cb-205551650-0">Doll&#8217;s House Café</a> in the grounds. </p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-rushell-farm-stanford-dingley"><a href="https://www.rushallfarm.org.uk/news/meiuma0tui1ddmro2nbp0rh5ej4hwt">Rushell Farm</a>, Stanford Dingley</h2>



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<p>Every year <a href="https://www.rushallfarm.org.uk/news/meiuma0tui1ddmro2nbp0rh5ej4hwt">Rushell Farm</a> opens up its woodland for beautiful bluebell walks in aid of Reading MS Society. The spring strolls start from the impressive Rushall Manor and take you on a variety of walks on &#8216;permitted paths&#8217; that vary in length from a dedicated 5 miles down to a short, ‘wheelchair friendly’ circuit. Keep an eye out for bluebell walk <a href="https://www.rushallfarm.org.uk/local-interest" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">dates</a> to come.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop: </strong>You&#8217;re minutes from <a href="https://berkshire.muddystilettos.co.uk/little-black-book/directory/the-bull-inn-stanford-dingley/">The Bull in Stanford Dingley</a> – top nosh and a cosy vibe, with a big garden. Boot the kids outside, stat.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-pope-s-meadow-bracknell"><a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside/parks-visit/popes-meadow">Pope’s Meadow</a>, Bracknell</h2>



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<p><a href="https://www.bracknell-forest.gov.uk/parks-and-countryside/parks-visit/popes-meadow">Pope’s Meadow</a>, named after Binfield’s most famous resident – the 18th century poet and philosopher Alexander Pope,&nbsp;is a Green Flag Award winning site. Walk through the meadow and find blooms of blue between Pig Little Field and Murrell Hill Lane in Binfield. You never know, it might even inspire you to write poetry too.</p>



<p><strong>Pitstop:</strong> <a href="https://www.thefoundrybell-wokingham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Foundry Bell</a> is just 1.2 miles away.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-moor-copse-tidmarsh"><a aria-label="Moor Copse, Tidmarsh (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.bbowt.org.uk/reserves/Moor-Copse" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Moor Copse</a>, Tidmarsh</h2>



<p><a href="http://www.bbowt.org.uk/reserves/Moor-Copse">Moor Copse</a>&nbsp;in Tidmarsh (between Theale and&nbsp;Pangbourne) is an area of&nbsp;tranquil woodland surrounded by a patchwork of meadows and pastures set in the heart of the Pang Valley. Take a stroll and see&nbsp;the bluebells, early purple orchids, and cowslips at their very best. The paths&nbsp;can get a bit muddy in places, so sandals and heels are probably not&nbsp;a good idea.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> Make a dash to&nbsp;<a rel="noreferrer noopener" href="http://www.swanpangbourne.co.uk" target="_blank">The Swan in Pangbourne</a>, a riverside pub, just two miles away.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-warburg-nature-reserve-henley"><a aria-label="Warburg Nature Reserve, Henley  (opens in a new tab)" href="http://www.bbowt.org.uk/reserves/warburg-nature-reserve" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Warburg Nature Reserve</a>, Henley </h2>



<p>The <a href="http://www.bbowt.org.uk/reserves/warburg-nature-reserve">Warburg Nature Reserve</a> in Henley is a lovely place to enjoy a walk and see bluebells, other wild&nbsp;flowers and all the signs of spring.  </p>



<p><strong>Pit stop: </strong>Rowers’ favourite <a href="https://www.thelittleangel.co.uk/">The Little Angel</a> on the Berkshire side of Henley, is 5 miles away.</p>


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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bowdown-woods-newbury"><a href="https://www.bbowt.org.uk/nature-reserves/bowdown-woods">Bowdown Woods</a>, Newbury</h2>



<p><a href="http://www.bbowt.org.uk/reserves/bowdown-woods">Bowdown Woods</a> just south of Newbury is a magical ancient wood that stretches from the vast heathland at Greenham Common down to the River Kennet and is full of hidden valleys, sunny glades, and patches of heathland with bluebells at every turn. The&nbsp;Wildlife Walk takes in some damp clay areas on the lower slopes and steep climbs up to higher, drier ground.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> You&#8217;re spoilt for choice: excellent wine and tapas at <a href="https://goatontheroof.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Goat on the Roof</a> or head a smidge out of town to newly opened <a href="https://theboxford.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Boxford</a> for casual dining.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-greys-court-henley"><a aria-label="Greys Court, Henley (opens in a new tab)" href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/greys-court" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Greys Court</a>, Henley</h2>



<p>Not only a magically pretty National Trust building and gardens well worth a visit in its own right, but the Greys Court Spinney Woods are a sea of English bluebells, it’s an extraordinarily beautiful site. The walk itself is either a toddler friendly 750 metres or a more stretchy 2-3k depending on how you’re feeling.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong>&nbsp;Antony Worrall Thompson’s&nbsp;<a href="https://awtgreyhound.com/">The Greyhound</a>, Rotherfield Peppard, is 2.5 miles away or <a href="http://www.bullonbell.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Bull On Bell Street</a> is a 7&nbsp;minute drive.</p>



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<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-the-savill-garden-windsor-great-park-windsor"><a href="https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/explore/the-gardens/the-savill-garden/">The Savill Garden</a>, Windsor Great Park, Windsor</h2>



<p><a href="https://www.windsorgreatpark.co.uk/explore/the-gardens/the-savill-garden/">The Savill Garden</a>, 35-acres of gardens and woodland commissioned by George V and created by Eric Savill in 1932, bursts into life in spring and is a great place to enjoy the bluebells. You’ll see magnolias, rhododendrons, and azaleas.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> Try the award-winning <a href="http://www.thefoxandhoundsrestaurant.com/">The Fox and Hounds</a> in Englefield Green (technically Surrey but only 2.5 miles from Savill Garden) or <a href="https://www.exclusive.co.uk/royal-berkshire/food/fork/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Fork Restaurant</a> at Royal Berkshire (a 15 minute drive)</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thrift-wood-ockwells-park-maidenhead"><a href="https://www.rbwm.gov.uk/home/leisure-and-culture/parks-and-open-spaces/ockwells-park">Thrift Wood, Ockwells Park</a>, Maidenhead</h2>



<p>This 130 acre park, including a playground and cafe, has a lovely bluebell trail through the woods. And, if you’re lucky, you might see deer and other wildlife too.</p>



<p><strong>Pit stop:</strong> It&#8217;s only 6 minutes in the car to <a href="https://www.thepinkneysarms.com/">The Pinkneys Arms</a>, a welcoming pub with a fab garden on the outskirts of Maidenhead. Or <a href="https://thebeehivewhitewaltham.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Beehive at White Waltham</a> is 2.7 miles.</p>



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<p><strong>Also worth visiting:</strong> <strong>Chazey Wood</strong>, within the Mapledurham estate.&nbsp;<strong>Highwood</strong>, Woodley with its&nbsp;mixture of lowland woodland and heathland which used to be part of the grounds of Woodley Lodge. <strong>The Coombe</strong>, Streatley, has&nbsp;an abundance of bluebells in the spring. <strong>Cayfield Copse</strong>, Caversham has a lovely woodland walk suitable for buggies and wheelchairs. <strong>Dinton Pastures Country Park</strong> in Wokingham and <strong>Lily Hill Park</strong> in Bracknell deliver an abundance of blue.</p>


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