Experience a sea of blue at Hinton Ampner
Tantalise your senses with the vibrant blue and purple hues and the unmistakeable perfumed scent rising from the woodland floor.
Please note that the woodlands where the bluebells are located are part of the 4 mile Dutton estate walk which takes 2.5 hours to complete. There are a few gates around the estate walks, please call in advance and speak to a member of the team if you have access requirements to discuss a suitable route.
How you can play a part in protecting the bluebells
A gorgeous spread of bluebells is an irresistible sight in spring. To show our appreciation, it’s the most tempting thing in the world to step into the blue for a photo opportunity, but your feet could be doing more damage than you realise.
Stepping on the leaves damages them, meaning that they are unable to absorb the sun and photosynthesise so they die back. In turn, this means they can’t put food back into their bulbs, reducing their ability to produce flowers and seeds, therefore affecting how many bluebells flower the following spring.
Enjoy them with respect
Bluebells are an important and essential part of our natural heritage, a welcome sign that spring is well under way and the warmer days of summer are not far off. As long as we treat them with respect, we’ll be able to enjoy our blue woodlands for many years to come.