The meteorological winter ended on February 28th and March 20th marks the Vernal Spring Equinox. Either way, the Daffodil season brings an opportunity to get out and walk the paths of Daffodilshire. The story of the wild daffodil is told elsewhere and we thank all those who seek to encourage the spread of this rare …
We refer to our area as the Golden Triangle because of our annual displays of wild daffodils in spring, But we can equally well lay claim to being “Golden” for the liquid gold cider and perry made from our autumn apple and pear harvests. Though I’ve long known how important both top fruit and daffodils …
Our wild daffodils are central to our local heritage and a clear indicator of our rich ancient woodland soils. 100 years ago the whole area would have been carpeted in gold in early spring. Though we are blessed to still have magical spring displays of wild daffodils here in the Golden Triangle, the coverage of …
Take the Free Daffodil Shuttle from Newent this March to explore the Heart of the Golden Triangle. Or explore on foot with our Daffodil Line Walks Book, Betty Daw’s Wood Natural woodland previously coppiced for charcoal, Betty Daw’s Wood is the site of one of the longest running Forestry Commission nest box schemes in the …
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Our new book of ten carefully researched walks with the bus will make a great gift for yourself or a friend. All of our walks are between 3 and 10 miles and generally quite gentle, on lanes, tracks and pathways with few steep climbs – though sometimes muddy! All the walks can be completed without …
As we move from the cold and darkness of Winter into Spring, the plants, birds and animals of the countryside shall be rousing from dormancy and hibernation. This erstwhile period of reduced stimulation is essential for maintaining reserves of energy for the growth and reproduction that follows.
This walk follows the old canal from Newent to Oxenhall, and picks up the Daffodil Way at Four Oaks for the last part of the walk. It finishes at Dymock, an easy 5.5 mile walk which includes field paths with a small number of stiles, back lanes and woodland tracks.
