The lesser-known wildflower trail named the UK’s best
New research reveals the perfect walk for those looking to admire Britain's wildflowers.
With summer in full swing, many nature-lovers are flocking to undertake some of the UK’s best wildflower walks, aiming to immerse themselves in the country’s blooming culture.
Research by online florist Flying Flowers uncovers some of Britain’s lesser-known floral footpaths, by analysing data from AllTrails and Tripadvisor.
The trail taking the top spot is the Pentire Headland Walk in Cornwall, receiving an average rating of 4.9 starts on AllTrails.
This 6km walk is a designated Site of Specific Scientific Interest (SSSI) and offers breathtaking views of the surrounding area, following a variety of grassy tracks and coastal paths.
Some flowers one might spot along this pleasant route include poppies, corn marigold, spring squill and oxeye daisies.
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Along with the abundance of beautiful flowers, hikers will also pass grazing sheep and cattle, although this means dogs must be kept on leads during certain parts.
On Tripadvisor, one user wrote: “It’s such an amazing walk on a beautiful day. Lots of nature and an all round good walk. Can see for miles along the rugged coastline.”
The next best floral walk is from Rydal to Buckstones Jump, which can be undertaken in the Lake District.
This is perhaps the most obscure stroll on the list, with the least reviews out of all the trails in the top 20. It is short yet sweet, offering the chance for people to spot bluebells, daffodils, cow parsley and wild garlic.
The third place walk is found in the Peak District, and is the Padley Gorge walk
Out of the top 20, six of the wildflower walks were in the Lake District, making it the perfect UK location for anthophiles.
Sandra Varley, head of Flying Flowers, said: “In the busier summer months, you probably won’t have a trail entirely to yourself, but choosing lesser-reviewed, highly-rated routes gives you a better chance of enjoying wildflower walks with fewer crowds.
“Wildflower enthusiasts will have the best experience visiting floral trails between April and August, as this tends to be the peak time for botanicals to bloom, improving chances of seeing a wide array of wildflowers.
“If you’re planning to explore some of the UK’s beautiful wildflower trails, iPhones have a great built-in feature for identify plants”, Sandra explains. “All you have to do is take a picture and scroll up on the image to its details, and you’ll get an instant wildflower ID.”
The list of walks from all over the country provides people with the perfect excuse to go out and explore some nature this summer.
