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Walk: Birds And Bluebells
Join us for a walk in Bradley and Dixons Woods with Graham Hicks.
Spanish or native bluebell
Bluebell
In April and May, our ancient woodlands are awash with the much-loved, nodding heads of the bluebell. Millions of bulbs can exist in just one wood, giving rise to the 'blue carpets' that…
Forest Bathing - Amongst the Bluebells
Spend a relaxing morning in the woods being introduced to the concept of Forest Bathing with our Community Nature Hub external provider Justine Clement from "Wonderwoods - Forest Bathing Made…
Yellow archangel
As the bluebells fade, yellow archangel takes its turn to impress, with golden-yellow flowers carpeting our ancient woodlands.
How to identify
Red campion
Just as the bluebells finish flowering in our woodlands, the rose-red blooms of red campion start to brighten up the woodland floor. Look for this pretty plant in hedges and roadsides, too.
Holly Wood
Derbyshire's very own 'Hollywood'! - A pretty woodland with a fine display of springtime bluebells.
Landpark Wood
Small woodland with bluebells
Early purple orchid
The Early purple orchid is one of the first orchids to pop up in spring. Look for its pinkish-purple flowers from April, when bluebells still carpet our woodland floors. Its leaves are dark green…
Foxholes
Breathtaking beauty in this ancient woodland famed for its spectacular spring bluebells, abundant birdlife and fabulous fungi.