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 …
New Year’s Resolutions, how are yours going? Can you even remember them? Err same thing here, my first one, to give up eating carbohydrates, lasted till Jan 1st teatime – phew what a relief, nice cake. For my second resolution though I have better hopes. I decided it today and will explain. Looking through theDaffodil …
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 …
Friday 14th June will see a timetable update for the 232 Daffodil Line bus service, with an earlier morning departure from Ledbury aimed at delivering a more punctual school run for John Masefield pupils.
When we think of “heritage” in our part of the world, we often as not think of the Market Houses and black and white buildings of our town centres. But truth be told, the lanes and footpaths, woods and hedgerows surrounding our towns are as much a part of our heritage as the towns themselves: and often date back even further.
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.
Our corner of the countryside is famous for poets, and we are delighted to see the Daff inspiring some new ones!
View the rolling hills, meadows, woods, orchards and stream-sides from the superb vantage point of the 232 Daffodil Line bus, then alight and step out to explore the beautiful intricacies of the landscape.
An easy 4.5 mile walk from Much Marcle to Dymock taking in varied countryside and one of England’s most amazing churches, before finishing with a nice cold beer.
