BEST PLACES TO SEE BLUEBELLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
BLUEBELLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
If there’s one thing that shouts “SPRING IS HERE!”, it’s the return of the bluebells.
And if you want to see them yourself, you’ll need to act fast!
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BEST TIME TO SEE BLUEBELLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Generally, bluebells flower from mid-April through to the end of May.
Regional factors may cause them to flower earlier or later - but essentially you’ve about six weeks to see them, from when the first signs of purple pop up.
So…go, go, go!
BLUEBELL FACTS
Bluebells are protected. It’s actually against the law to intentionally pick, uproot or destroy bluebells
Nearly half the world’s bluebells are from the UK. In the rest of the world they’re quite rare.
It takes bluebell colonies around 5-7 years to grow from seed to flower.
Bluebells can take years to recover after footfall damage. If a bluebell’s leaves are crushed, they die back from lack of food as the leaves cannot photosynthesise.
Source: National Trust
So needless to say, please do take care on your adventures.
Don’t just ‘leave no trace’ - if you spot a bit of litter, throw it in your bag :)
BEST PLACES TO SEE BLUEBELLS IN NORTHERN IRELAND
Here’s seven popular locations that we’ve spotted on social this year.
Thanks to all the adventurers - make sure to check out their profiles after 👍
PORTGLENONE FOREST
COUNTY ANTRIM
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UPDATE: We went to check out the Bluebell Trail at Portglenone Forest - WOW! Check this out after you’ve read the full list here (there’s a another link at the bottom of the page too)
BLUEBELL TRAIL
- PORTGLENONE FOREST
SCRABO COUNTRY PARK & KILLYNETHER WOOD
NEWTOWNARDS, COUNTY DOWN
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NARROW WATER FOREST / BIGWOOD
WARRENPOINT, COUNTY DOWN
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Instagram: siobhanrhein
KNOCKMANNY FOREST
AUGHER, COUNTY FERMANAGH
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ROE VALLEY COUNTRY PARK
LIMAVADY, COUNTY LONDONDERRY
Instagram: seanharkinphotography
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Instagram: woollywildfolk
LEARMOUNT FOREST
DERRY, COUNTY LONDONDERRY
Instagram: pbmmclaughlin
Instagram: shane.forester
TOLLYMORE FOREST
NEWCASTLE, COUNTY DOWN
Instagram: karendrinkstea
Instagram: fluidmotionni
Instagram: jonnycrory
WHERE ELSE?
Where have you been and spotted the bluebells out in full force? Send us a message or tag us in your pics on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter! We’ll add them in here so others don’t miss out.
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BLUEBELL TRAIL
PORTGLENONE FOREST
