Fairy Glen, as its name suggests, is an enchanting place to visit, especially in spring with its carpet of bluebells spread across the floor of a oak, beech and sycamore wood.
It is between the A449 and Sugarloaf Lane. The best access point is from the lane that connects the A449 and the A451 known as Beech Tree Lane. There is a small lay-by about half way along the lane just past Beech Tree Farm. It's only a short walk to Fairy Glen from there; but be careful, the track can get muddy after rain so choose a dry period if possible or wear stout foot ware.
When I walked into the Glen, a great spotted woodpecker was drumming. Near by, whitethroats were singing their characteristic scratchy song along with the melodic song of blackcaps. A buzzard flew out for the top of an oak tree and drifted off out of sight.
It's the bluebells, and other ground flora, growing below the majestic trees that make it such a refreshing place for a nature walk in spring. I was surprised to find ramsons ( wild garlic) alongside the footpath - see photo. I couldn't resist picking some of the leaves and crushing them in my hands which gave off its distinctive garlic aroma.
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| Fairy Glen |
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Majestic Oak Tree |
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| Ramsons (Wild Garlic) |
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| Ramsons (Wild Garlic) |
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