As the days grow longer and temperatures begin to rise, nature awakens from the quiet of winter with trees beginning to bud, flowers such as daffodils and bluebells emerging, and wildlife becoming more active.
The countryside, parks, and woodlands burst into colour, offering a vivid and uplifting backdrop for outdoor activities, meaning that walks in nature are especially popular during spring because they provide a chance to experience this seasonal change first-hand.
People are drawn to the fresh air, natural beauty, and the opportunity to escape the busyness of daily life and, after the shorter, darker days of winter, spring walks also offer a welcome sense of light and space.
What’s more, the mild weather makes walking more comfortable, and the sights and sounds of the season – birdsong, blossoms, and clear skies – have a calming and restorative effect. In addition, walking in nature is linked to improved mental and physical wellbeing.
It encourages exercise, reduces stress, and helps people feel more connected to their environment and, whether it's a stroll through a local park or a hike in the countryside, spring walks in the UK remain a cherished way to celebrate the season’s beauty and energy.
Here are 13 Lancastrian locations ideal for a Bank Holiday stroll...
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9. Bank Hall, Bretherton
Woodland at Bank Hall, Bretherton, has a fine display of snowdrops and bluebells in spring. Photo: Rhianon Davies
10. Cross Hill Quarry, Clitheroe
Wildlife and wildflowers have reclaimed this former quarry. The mixture of woodland and small meadows provide a refuge for wildlife, and is also home to the incredible bluebell - just one the species found amongst the wildflowers, culminating in blue swathes across the woodlands. | submit
11. Hyning Scout Wood, Carnforth
Hyning Scout Wood is one of the Woodland Trusts top UK bluebell woods, tucked away in north Lancashire. The 21-acre ancient woodland lies between Yealand Conyers to the north and Warton to the south and consists of sweet chestnut and beech trees. Within the Arnside & Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty the wood features large boulders which remain from the days that the site was a glacial passage of ice. | nw Photo: nw
12. Brockholes Nature Reserve
Boilton Wood is full of wonders to discover throughout the year, but in April and May the ground springs to life with these beautiful blue blooms. The woods are accessible through the grounds of the stunning Brockholes Nature Reserve, which traces the River Ribble. The woods are home to a mixture of elm, sycamore, ash and oak trees as well as a whole host of plants and animals that bring so much colour and sounds to the environment. | contributed