As the bluebells start to flower again, I thought that I would mention a couple of bluebell woods close to me that I have enjoyed visiting.
Nidd Gorge near Knaresborough
Nidd Gorge near Knaresborough is a Woodland Trust site. Their website has lots of information about walks. The photograph at the top of the post also shows Nidd Gorge.
For more information about bluebells, have a look at the Woodland Trust page.
Collier Hag Wood near Helmsley
Collier Hag Wood lies north-west of Helmsley in North Yorkshire, and part of it has carpets of Bluebells in May. The public footpath leads from the B1257 on the edge of Helmsley, along Beck Dale and through Collier Hag Wood. It can become a circular walk by taking the footpath west near High Baxton’s Farm and crossing the road to meet up with the Tabular Hills Walk back through Ash Dale into Helmsley (check an Ordnance Survey map or similar for navigation).
Thornborough Henges (Northern Henge)
The Northern Henge of Thornborough Henges is located near Nosterfield, and is managed by English Heritage. The henge is part of three circular henges from the Neolithic period that make up Thornborough Henges. The banks of the henge are still visible, and the area is covered in woodland.
(Posted updated Thursday May 22nd 2025 to add Thornborough Henges.)