THE BEST SPOTS for bluebells in North Wales have been revealed, with locations in Conwy, Gwynedd and Wrexham among the best.
With Spring in full flow, and the return of an array of colours to gardens across the country, now is the perfect time to enjoy a tranquil walk in a sea of blue bloom.
National Trust Cymru has revealed some of the best places in the region to enjoy a picnic in a magical bluebell wood or follow a winding trail through countryside carpeted with swathes of nodding blue flowers.
See these beautiful Springtime visitors in all their glory, before their short-lived season ends in May.
Bodnant Garden in Conwy, where bluebells carpet the ground under cherry blossom trees and flowering shrubs in the Glades.
Head into Old Park meadow to wander amongst a sea of blue that stretches out beyond the dappled shade of the woodland glades reaching the riverside gardens of the Dell and Far End.
From April to September, dogs are welcome on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
Chirk Castle in Wrexham invites visitors to find a secluded bench under a magnolia tree amongst the bluebells in the formal gardens, or take a wellie walk from Stable Bank, following the blue waymarked trail across the estate to enjoy the best of Chirk Castle’s bluebell displays in the woodland.
Dogs on a lead are welcome on the Woodland Walk.
Penrhyn Castle and Garden in Bangor showcase a sea of blue that can be seen all around the gardens and woodland surrounding Penryn Castle in May, where you can follow the path that passes under the hanging boughs of ancient oak trees with spectacular views of Snowdonia and the North Wales coast.
Dogs on a short lead are welcome and there is a choice of dog walking trails to spot bluebells.
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Lastly, Plas yn Rhiw on the Llŷn Peninsula, where bluebells cover the woodland glades in the sheltered garden, showing off a spectacular display set against spectacular coastal views of Cardigan Bay.
Dogs are welcome in the lower woodland only.
Booking is required at some places and opening times vary, so head to the website to plan your visit.
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