Stunning Bluebell Walks
As winter gives way to spring, Bannau Brycheiniog (Brecon Beacons) bursts into life with breathtaking displays of bluebells carpeting its woodlands and nature reserves. These delicate flowers, with their charming Welsh names like bwtsiasen y gog (‘cuckoo’s boots’) and cloch yr eos (‘nightingale’s bell’), are a seasonal highlight you won’t want to miss.
Pwll-yr-Wrach Reserve
This Talgarth gem features bluebells, wood anemones, and wild garlic.
Nearby, visit Talgarth Mill Garden or the Old Railway Garden Centre or see more flowers pushing through at Gwernyfed Walled Garden in Three Cocks.
Castle Woods, Dinefwr Park
Dinefwr Park near Llandeilo boasts a stunning bluebell carpet. Explore the castle and enjoy refreshments at the park café or head to The Plough Inn in Rhosmaen.
The Plough Rhosmaen, Hotel
National Botanic Garden of Wales
Spring Woods and Pont Felin Gât offer vibrant wildflower displays alongside Regency-era remnants.
Priory Groves, Brecon
Adjacent to Brecon Cathedral, this mixed woodland hosts bluebells and river wildlife. Stop by The Hours Café and Bookshop for a treat.
Skirrid Mountain
The Holy Mountain’s western slopes dazzle with bluebells. Take in the lower wooded area as you make your way to the summit for some awe inspiring views.
Coed Cefn, Crickhowell
This ancient woodland combines bluebells with history, thanks to its Iron Age hill fort. Nearby, visit Book-ish Café, The Bear Hotel or The Dragon Inn.
Crughywel
This National Trust hill fort offers bluebells, wildlife, and sweeping views of the Sugarloaf and Usk Valley.
This National Trust hill fort offers bluebells, wildlife, and sweeping views of the Sugarloaf and Usk Valley.
