The North Wales beauty spot that’s ‘one of the best’ in the UK for bluebells
11.04.2024 - 06:05
/ manchestereveningnews.co.uk
Spring is a time to rediscover the incredible countryside we have right on our doorstep. Among nature’s delights at this time of year are the gorgeous displays of spring flowers which pop up everywhere, with bluebells being one of the most popular.
There are lots of places nearby where you can see these beautiful purple flowers, but ‘one of the best’ places in the UK to see them is over in North Wales, just a short drive away from Greater Manchester. Snowdonia has been named a ‘flora hotspot’ in a list of 20 rural wonders in the UK.
Each location on the list, compiled by Humes Outfitters, was selected according to various criteria, from flora and fauna hotspots to stargazing destinations. Snowdonia was listed among the four flora destinations, alongside Simonside Hills in Northumberland, Mayfield Lavender Farm on the outskirts of London and the Peak District.
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In the guide to the rural wonders, Snowdonia was praised for being “one of the best areas in the UK for seeing bluebells” in the spring. Humes Outfitters recommended walking the Cefndeuddwer Trail, which takes you through a “woodland full of bluebells”. The area also featured on the thanks to the diverse range of flowers that grow there, from “elegant Snowdon lilies” to more resilient and hardy plants.
The Peak District was another local beauty spot which made the list thanks to the variety of wildflowers that grow there. The National Park is also a hot spot for wild orchids.
Elsewhere in North Wales, Pistyll Rhaeadr made the list for the waterfalls category as the highest waterfall in Wales. It’s an impressive sight, with “crystal-clear waters” and