Bluebells Road Trip from Manchester 🚗🌿
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Spring is finally here and that means that the bluebells are going to starting blooming!
With this route, you’ll discover some of the best bluebell woods near Manchester!
🚗 Need a car for this road trip?
If you don’t have your own car, I’d really recommend renting one — it gives you the flexibility to stop at each waterfall and explore at your own pace.
I usually use DiscoverCars to compare prices and find the best deals across different rental companies.
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- Free cancellation on most options
- Their 3rd party insurance is a lot cheaper
- They have a great customer service for claims (though I hope you won’t have to use it!
Summary of this Bluebells Road Trip from Manchester
📍 Start in Manchester 🏙️
📍 Hardcastle Crags (National Trust – April and May) 🌿
📍 Gawthorpe Hall (surrounding woods) 🌿
📍 Aughton Woods (Car park at Crook O’Lune) 🌿
📍 Boilton Wood (can be accessed through Brockholes Nature Reserve) 🌿
📍 Speke Hall hidden paths trail (National Trust – 1.2 miles trail) 🌿
📍 Southern Woods at Quarry Bank (National Trust – 1 mile trail) 🌿
📍 Dunham Massey (National Trust – bluebells in May) 🌿
📍 Happy Valley, Bramhall 🌿
Total Distance: 🚗 Approx. 205 miles
A beautiful seasonal route focused on woodland walks and bluebell spots around the North West.
