When it comes to the UK countryside, the charms of our flora – the Roman goddess of spring in mythology – are magical, especially in spring. With blankets of bluebells, beautiful blooms and swathes of yellow trumpets to cheer the mind, body and soul, this is the time to head to the hills, gardens and parks to reap the benefits of walking – and connect with nature. So slip on your walking shoes, dig out your shades in the hope of sunny spells, and let’s stride out to see where the greenery takes us.
.. Read more: The best walks in the Lake District Hosting its annual Spring Festival, be one of the first to head to Petworth House’s Pleasure Garden , which is draped in daffodils, with more than 10,000 blooms – each with its unique shape and tones of gold, yellow and cream – carpeting the grounds.
From 5 to 27 April, horticultural talks and gardening demonstrations are a highlight, for when you need to take a breather from spring family trails or woodland walks. With its historic surroundings and famous garden , this is where poet and novelist Vita Sackville-West and diplomat Harold Nicolson planted a profusion of flowering blossoms – among them, canopies of magnolias and cherry blossoms, which stretch across two orchards. With dedicated paths to stroll through such as the Lime Walk, where shoots are pushing up and borders are bursting into life, it’s a hive of activity.
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