Suffolk &amp; Cambs

<p>It&#8217;s so sad not to be able to see them this year because of lockdown. Let&#8217;s hope there&#8217;s an extra special display for us all next Spring.</p>


<p>Not to forget the wild garlic that compliments the bluebells so well.</p>


<p>We normally go to see the bluebells especially at Freston where they are gorgeous.  This year with lockdown, no transport and my husband deceased I have no chance but taken loads of photos in past years so looking at them and others online!!  All very sad and bet they will be extra good this year!!</p>



<p><span style="font-size: inherit">Do you know what a cuckoo’s boot is? How about Granfer griggles, witches’ thimbles, or fairy flower? You don&#8217;t need to be a genius to deduce that these are all delightfully mad British names for the beautiful Bluebell or </span><em>Hyacinthoides non-scripta &#8211; </em>I know, showing off now<em>.&nbsp;</em></p>



<p>Suffolk and Cambs are positively brimming with bluebells in spring, so here are 12 of the best hotspots to visit now.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-cambridgeshire"><strong>CAMBRIDGESHIRE</strong></h2>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gamsey-wood-nr-ramsey-nbsp"><strong><a href="https://www.wildlifebcn.org/nature-reserves/gamsey-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gamsey Wood</a>, nr Ramsey&nbsp;</strong></h4>



<p>This 10-acre patch of ancient woodland, five miles south west of Ramsey, is nestled in a working farm. It&#8217;s managed by the the Wildlife Trust for Cambs and Beds, so there&#8217;s lovely unspoilt bluebell patches as well as an abundance of butterflies. <strong>Fun fact:</strong> some wild service trees in the area produce boozy berries that were once used to make alcohol *grabs coat*.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-brampton-wood-huntingdon-nbsp"><a href="https://www.wildlifebcn.org/brampton-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Brampton Wood</a>, Huntingdon&nbsp;</h4>



<p>This spot is old (over 900 years to be exact) and huuuuge (it&#8217;s Cambs&#8217; second largest ancient wood). Brampton is always chock-a-block with the little blue fellas, wildlife, trees and unusual species and there are loads of different walking routes along footpaths. You&#8217;re asked to stay to the paths and keep your dog on a lead – as there are many ground nesting birds.&nbsp;</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-hayley-wood-nbsp-little-gransden"><a href="https://www.wildlifebcn.org/nature-reserves/hayley-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Hayley Wood</a>,&nbsp;Little Gransden</h4>



<p>There&#8217;s more than just your pretty bluebells here. The ancient woods is home to unusual flowers including wood anemone and dog&#8217;s mercury (whatever that is). It&#8217;s also famed for its hundreds of species of fungi so watch out for surprises if you decide to go mushroom picking. Take your wellies – to avoid a few ginormous puddles!</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-thorpe-wood-nbsp-peterborough"><b><a href="https://www.wildlifebcn.org/nature-reserves/thorpe-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Thorpe Wood</a>,&nbsp;Peterborough</b></h4>



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<p>I love it when I see a green gem in the middle of an urban jungle (well, Peterborough). This well maintained ancient woodland is just outside the city centre and has so many bluebells that a section of woodland and a trail is named after them. It&#8217;s great spot for a family walk with the dog in tow and you can even pick up some potent wild garlic along the way.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-grafham-water-nbsp-reservoir-nbsp-huntingdon"><a href="https://anglianwaterparks.co.uk/grafham-water" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Grafham Water&nbsp;Reservoir</a>,&nbsp;Huntingdon</h4>



<p>Fancy a leisurely cycle with your bluebells? I&#8217;ve found just the spot. As well as being a prime location for birdwatching (if that&#8217;s what you&#8217;re in to) there&#8217;s a surfaced cycle track around the reservoir and nature reserve. <strong>Insider knowledge:</strong> The Marlow Visitor Centre will be closed until the end of May 2026 for a major refurb. </p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-gamlingay-wood-nbsp-gamlingay"><a href="https://www.wildlifebcn.org/nature-reserves/gamlingay-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gamlingay Wood</a>,&nbsp;Gamlingay</h4>



<p>Bluebells have been springing up &#8217;round these parts for over 1,000 years along with loads of other flora including pretty&nbsp;primroses and foxgloves. There are several different pathways through the woods, including the 3km&nbsp;Rippengal&#8217;s Walk, named after Cambs archeologist&nbsp;Robert Rippengal. Check it out <a href="https://www.wildlifebcn.org/sites/default/files/2018-05/Gamlingay%20Wood%20leaflet%202011.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">here</a>. But please note, there is no parking here.</p>



<h2 class="wp-block-heading"><strong>SUFFOLK</strong></h2>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-reydon-woods-southwold"><a href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/reydonwood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reydon Woods</a>, Southwold </h4>



<p>This ancient woodland is in beautiful condition thanks to the Suffolk Wildlife Trust and in Spring it&#8217;s at its bluebell-filled best. Kids will particularly enjoy all the cute little dens and sun-dappled glades that give a walk here a magical feel. </p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-bradfield-woods-bury-st-edmunds"><a href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/bradfieldwoods" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Bradfield Woods</a>, Bury St Edmunds</h4>



<p>Here’s a couple of fun facts for you: Bradfield Woods is one of the finest examples of ancient forest&nbsp;in Britain and bluebells are just one of 370 species of plant that grows here. There are a number of walks (around 5 miles of trails) that criss cross the woods so you can discover the carpets of blue without seeing another soul.</p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-arger-fen-and-spouse-s-wood-sudbury"><a href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/arger-fen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Arger Fen and Spouse&#8217;s Wood</a>, Sudbury </h4>



<p>There&#8217;s 110 hectares of ancient and new woodland, plus meadows to discover here. In Spring you can walk for miles surrounded by a beautiful carpet of bluebells. Insta heaven! This is also a great spot to forage for wild garlic.</p>



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<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-captain-s-wood-sudbourne"><strong><a href="https://www.suffolkwildlifetrust.org/captainswood" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Captain&#8217;s Wood,</a> Sudbourne </strong></h4>



<p>Another ancient woodland that is managed by Suffolk Wildlife Trust, Captain&#8217;s Wood is full of rare and remarkable plants and wildlife. Here you&#8217;ll find one of the greatest expanses of bluebells in the country, and if you&#8217;re lucky you&#8217;ll share the incredible site with the resident fallow deer. </p>



<h4 class="wp-block-heading" id="h-priestly-wood-needham-market"><a href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/woods/priestley-wood/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Priestly Wood</a>, Needham Market </h4>



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<p>Part of The Woodland Trust, Priestly is known for being one of the finest woods in Suffolk for plant life. From mid-April to early June the wood puts on a show-stopping bluebell display. Lucky you, if you live nearby. </p>



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The best local bluebell walks in Suffolk and Cambs

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