Best places to see the bluebells

It's bluebell time again, my favourite time of year, and there's a short window to see them in the next couple of weeks, so here's two of the best places to spot them in all their glory in the Lakes this spring:-

Rannerdale

In the hidden valley of Rannerdale near Buttermere there is an unmissable display of bluebells every year. Combine them with a walk up to Rannerdale Knotts, my favourite fell climb, and you have a perfect day out.

Picture taken gratefully from http://www.english-lakes.com/

A guided walk to see them at their best has been organised by the Lake District National Park Authority and is happening on the 12th May
http://www.lakedistrict.gov.uk/visiting/events/lake-district/12-may-2012-secret-valley-of-the-bluebells

Dufton Ghyll and Flakebridge Woods near Appleby

This is a gorgeous place for a walk and the bluebells make a spectacular carpet to the wood at this time of year.

Picture taken from http://www.geograph.org.uk/photo/390082

Make the most of the woods with a guided walk with the Friends of the Settle to Carlisle Railway on the 19th May this year.
  http://www.foscl.org.uk/guided-walks/bluebells-flakebridge-woods/2012/05/19