The Daffodil Line winds through some of the most beautiful countryside in Gloucestershire and Herefordshire, and it turns out there are some wonderful places to pitch up not far from the route. Whether you’re a seasoned camper, a glamping convert, or simply looking for a slower pace for a few days, here are some of …
Our Top Spots for camping along the Daffodil Line Read More »
Did you know July is officially National Picnic Month across the UK? I bet you know as well as we do that here in Daffodilshire we’re spoilt for choice when it comes to beautiful spots to spread a blanket. So, as picnic season gets underway, we share five lovely locations you can reach via the …
No need to head off to Africa for wildlife-spotting. You can have your own little Daffodil Line Safari right here. There is so much nature to enjoy along our route, like the Woodcock. The Woodcock is a shy, dumpy bird, notable for its short legs, broad feet, and a long beak. This specialised beak is …
The sight and sound of swifts on the wing is a sure sign that summer is here. But their numbers have been declining in the UK due to lack of nesting sites. Ledbury Swift Project is working to reverse that trend in our local area. Swifts are remarkable birds known for their long migratory journeys. These journeys …
There are walks you do for the views and there are walks you do for the feeling. May Hill is both. The brisk climb to the summit gets your heart pumping; crisp air fills the lungs, earthy smells engage the senses, natural beauty surrounds, and joy fills the heart. Fallen crab apples, grazing horses, bracken …
May Hill: Gloucestershire’s Crowned Custodian of Spring Read More »
By Dave Sykes There is no real “wilderness” around these parts – we live in a working landscape where humans have worked and shaped the land for thousands of years. Our woodlands and forests are no exception to this and Dave Sykes of forestry England explains how Dymock Forest is managed for nature and a …
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 …
Where to see the best wild Daffodils this spring Read More »
Like many places around the world these days Newent floods when there is heavy rain. The Peacock Brook which rises on May Hill, is a sparkling little stream for most of the year, but when the rains come it transforms into an angry, muddy torrent. Christmas 2020 was a bad one. After hours of torrential …
Of leaky dams and meanders with Newent Flood Group Read More »
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.
Whether by tree surgery, forestry, hedge-laying or farmers’ flail, winter is the peak tree management season down the Daffodil Line. In England we are surrounded by a man made landscape, and our trees and hedgerows help us trace its history.
