The arrival of the spring season signals the beginning of longer, brighter days, and it also means bluebell season!
Witness bluebell season in full bloom with enchanting displays across Carmarthenshire.
Flowering from the end of March and frequently well into May, here are some spring walks to enjoy across Carmarthenshire over the next few weeks when the bluebells are at their peak.
The exquisite historical Aberglasney Gardens date back to approximately 1477. A visit to the gardens is a must throughout the year but during the spring months, their special bluebell woodlands are especially worth a visit.
Dinefwr Park and Castle, Carmarthenshire
The 800-acre Dinefwr Park near Llandeilo is home to some of Carmarthenshire’s most scenic countryside, including a substantial bluebell display on Rookery Ridge that peaks in May. Follow the Cattle Trail to see the best of the blooms.
Dinas Nature Reserve Rhandirmwyn, near Llandovery
Set in the glorious heart of mid Wales, a spring visit to the woodlands of Dinas Nature Reserve is an opportunity to see the carpets of bluebells, a stunning violet haze beneath the trees, with the scent permeating the air.
Carmel National Nature Reserve near Llandeilo is located around a huge quarry from whichlimestone has been extracted since the Middle Ages.
The evolving landscapes and wildlife depends on the season that you take to the trails, however in spring it is one of the best spots in Carmarthenshire to see the blossoming bluebells.
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