West Sussex County Times

Fantastic bluebell walks from across Sussex as county is awash with colour

Here are just some of the many beautiful places in Sussex to visit and enjoy a stroll through the bluebells

- Kelly Brown ct.news@jpimedia.co.uk

Sussex is awash with a sea of colour as bluebells spring into full bloom throughout both counties.

Their deep violet-blue and distinctiv­e bell-shaped flower make native bluebells one of our best-known plants and Sussex is filled with a number of fantastic walks in which to enjoy them and other flowers including stunning white wood anemones.

Here are just some of the best places in Sussex to enjoy the stunning bluebell displays:

Angmering Park Estate, Dover Lane (car park), Angmering, West Sussex BN18 9PX

This privately owned, traditiona­l agricultur­al estate in the heart of the South Downs, boost some beautiful bluebells.

More informatio­n at angpk. co.uk/forestry

Many thousands of people visit the Bluebell Walk every year, supporting Sussex charities, who benefit from the entrance fee (pre-booking required).

Running daily until May 19 from 10am until 5pm. More informatio­n at www. bluebellwa­lk.co.uk

Brede High Woods, Battle, East Sussex, TN31 6EX

This ancient and secondary woodland and open heathland combine at this spot in the High Weald Area of Outstandin­g Natural Beauty and you can combine bluebell spotting with waterside views.

More informatio­n at www. woodlandtr­ust.org.uk/ visiting-woods/woods/bredehigh-woods

Collington Wood, Westcourt Drive, Bexhill, East Sussex, TN39 3NA

A delightful small woodland popular with dog walkers. In the spring it is carpeted with white anemones. Walk through the trees to find a lovely grassy space and children’s play area.

More informatio­n at www. rother.gov.uk/leisure-andevents/open-spaces/parksand-green-spaces-in-bexhill

Ebernoe Common, Near Petworth, West Sussex, GU35 9LD

This varied ancient wooded area, now a Sussex Wildlife Trust nature reserve, incorporat­es ponds, streams, meadows and reclaimed arable land boasting a variety of sites including spectacula­r bluebells.

The nearby Mens nature reserve is another bluebell spot near Petworth.

More informatio­n: sussexwild­lifetrust.org.uk/ visit/ebernoe-common

Flatropers Wood, Beckley, East Sussex, TN31 6TH

The woodland at this stunning spot near Peasmarsh turns to a purple haze each spring as bluebells bloom.

More informatio­n at sussexwild­lifetrust.org.uk/ visit/flatropers-wood

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