Surrey

Head to Painshill &#8211; very wheelchair friendly!

Wanting to take an older lady to see the bluebells however we do need a wheelchair friendly walk. 
Any suggestions are welcome

the bluebell wood at Hatchlands Park is our favourite.

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What’s a sure sign that it’s finally spring? Finally retiring your thermal vest, yes. But more excitingly it’s the arrival of bluebell season. We’re so lucky to have the most incredible number of bluebell woods in Surrey &#8211; and these stunning fields of blue are about to start to bloom and last only a few weeks. So, chop chop!
Every year when I write about bluebell hotspots I receive a flurry of messages about the ones I’ve forgotten. Have I finally nailed a comprehensive list this year, I wonder? Please let me know if there are any omissions!
<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/9c998680-c72b-4bc4-ab61-b5690ac6cd8e/pages/details" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Polesden Lacey</a>, nr Dorking
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You&#8217;ll find these delicious blue blooms scattered through Preserve Copse within the estate&#8217;s gardens, but for the best displays you&#8217;ll need to walk a little further. Follow one of the four way-marked walks across the 1,400-acre estate the shadier parts of ancient woodlands. Rangers suggest the Ranmore Common walk, which is way-marked with blue markers and butterflies on the paths. Or join the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/events/9c998680-c72b-4bc4-ab61-b5690ac6cd8e/pages/details" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Spring Bluebell Walk</a> on Sat 13 April for a guided tour. The two-hour walk sets off at 11am and is £5 for adults and £3 for kids.
Pitstop: The obvious suggestion for refreshments would be the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/eating-and-drinking-at-polesden-lacey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cowshed Coffee Shop</a> or the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/features/eating-and-drinking-at-polesden-lacey" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Granary Café</a> at Polesden Lacey. <a href="https://www.denbies.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Denbies Wine Estate</a> is less than two miles away offering the Gallery Restaurant as well as the Conservatory Restaurant. Or for pubs, <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/the-running-horses/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Running Horses</a> in Mickleham is about 5 miles away. 
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<a href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/?woodId=25107&amp;woodName=banstead-woods" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Banstead Woods</a>, nr Chipstead
There’s nothing more enchanting than stumbling across a vibrant carpet of woodland bluebells. In the Banstead Woods, near Chipstead, bluebells flourish and they are at their best between mid-April and late May.
Pitstop: You can walk to <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/ramblers-rest-coulsdon/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Ramblers Rest</a> from Banstead Woods, and as well as allowing dogs into the bar, there&#8217;s a great garden. <a href="https://www.brunningandprice.co.uk/whitehartchipstead/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The White Hart</a> in Chipstead is a couple of miles away.
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<a href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/?woodId=25033&amp;woodName=chantry-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chantry Woods</a>, Guildford
The bluebells in this 200 acres of woodlands and meadows are a sight to behold in spring, filling the air with their scents.
Pitstop: The African-influenced <a href="http://www.thepercyarms.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Percy Arms</a> at Chilworth is 3 miles away, and as well as offering fabulous food, also has boutique rooms. <a href="https://www.theseahorseguildford.co.uk/content/pcdg/south-east/theseahorseguildford/gallery" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Seahorse</a> in Shalford is a couple of miles away, or head into Guildford to <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/the-march-hare/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The March Hare</a> or <a href="https://www.theweyside.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Weyside</a>. 
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<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/reigate-hill-and-gatton-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Gatton Park</a>, Reigate Hill
The woodland at Gatton Park become a festival of blue during spring as the native bluebells run riot. The park at Gatton Park is known for the work by English landscape designer Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. The woodlands are managed by the National Trust, and are open access all year round.
Pitstop: <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/black-horse-reigate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Black Horse</a> in Reigate or the <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/skimmington-castle-reigate/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Skimmington Castle</a> in just outside are both great for pub lunches.
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<a href="http://www.accs-croydon.co.uk/kings-wood/4541214644" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kingswood</a>, nr Warlingham
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A haven for dog walkers, this woodland near Sanderstead and Warlingham is magically pretty when the English bluebells bud into flower. There are easy-to-follow paths, and it&#8217;s all fairly flat, so ideal if you&#8217;ve got a buggy in tow, or it&#8217;s a gentle walk you&#8217;re after. I took this photo last week &#8211; this week the carpet of flowers is even thicker.
Pitstop: Walk from Kingswood across country to <a href="https://www.vintageinn.co.uk/restaurants/south-east/theharrowwarlingham" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Harrow </a> just outside Warlingham.
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<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede/features/spring-at-runnymede-and-ankerwycke" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Runnymede</a>, nr Old Windsor
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This is where King john sealed the Magna Carta 800 years ago, but at this time of year, the ancient woodland flowers take centre stage. In Cooper&#8217;s Hill Woods, spring arrives with thick patches of bluebells, lesser celandines, dog&#8217;s mercury and wood anemones creating a magical atmosphere. The National Trust&#8217;s oldest tree, a 2,500 year-old yew known as the <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/runnymede/features/ankerwycke" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Ankerwycke yew</a> is also here.
Pitstop: Two excellent choices in nearby Englefield Green &#8211; the French-influenced <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/the-barley-mow-englefield-green/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Barley Mow</a> on the green, or <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/fox-and-hounds/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Fox and Hounds</a>.
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<h4><a href="http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/reserves/cucknells-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Cucknell&#8217;s Wood</a>, Shamley Green</h4>
These woodlands are well known for their displays of spring flowers, particularly the carpet of vibrant bluebells. The woodlands are on Weald Clay. You&#8217;ll find oak, ash, birch, rowan or mountain ash and hazel trees, as well as some holly, wild cherry, hawthorn and crab apple trees.
Pitstop: Former Muddy Awards winner The <a href="https://www.therichardonslow.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Richard Onslow</a> in Cranleigh is six minutes drive way, or  <a href="https://www.redlionshamleygreen.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Red Lion</a> at Shamley Green is just two minutes away.
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<a href="http://www.kew.org/kew-gardens/attractions/queen-charlottes-cottage" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Kew Gardens</a>, Richmond
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The woodlands near Queen Charlotte&#8217;s cottage is one of the best places to see the bluebell displays if you live closer to London. This 18th century thatched cottage and these ancient woods, part of which is over 300 years old, were a private haven for Queen Charlotte.
Pitstop: <a href="https://www.kewgardenshotel.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Kew Gardens Hotel</a>, <a href="https://www.shaftesburyrichmond.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Shaftesbury</a> and <a href="https://www.thegreyhoundkew.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Greyhound</a> are all good choices.
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<h4><a href="http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/reserves/chinthurst-hill" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Chinthurst Hill</a>, Wonersh</h4>
A steep walk through ancient woodland to the top of the hill rewards visitors with fine views and beautiful displays of bluebells along the way. A quiet and peaceful spot, with many species of tree, including oak, sweet chestnut, hazel and rowan. You&#8217;ll also find a stone folly built in the 1930s, which is now a Grade II listed building.
Pitstop: <a href="https://thegrantleyarms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Grantley Arms</a> in Wonersh is a couple of minutes in the car, or head to <a href="http://www.thepercyarms.net/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Percy Arms</a> at Chilworth which is less than 10 mins away.
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<a href="http://www.painshill.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Painshill</a>, Cobham
The 18th century landscaped gardens at Painshill have some wonderful bluebell displays. Take in the unique 18th century follies including The Ruined Abbey, Turkish Tent, Gothic Temple and Gothic Tower while you&#8217;re there.
Pitstop: <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/the-cricketers-cobham/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Cricketers</a> just out of Cobham is a Muddy favourite just five minutes drive away, or head to <a href="https://www.theploughinncobham.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Plough Inn</a>, another great option just a couple of minutes away.
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<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/leith-hill/features/come-and-see-our-bluebells" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Frank&#8217;s Wood</a>, Leith Hill, Coldharbour
A one-mile walk to the historic arboretum, through a conifer avenue and into Frank’s Wood, is where you&#8217;ll find these blue wonders at Leith Hill. You&#8217;ll most likely see little clusters along the roadside as you drive there too.
Pitstop: <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/the-plough-inn/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Plough Inn </a>in Coldharbour, at the base of Leith Hill, is a lovely country pub serving artisan beer from its own microbrewery and fabulous food. There are also boutique bedrooms if you fancy a cheeky overnighter. 
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<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park/features/spring-in-the-park-at-hatchlands" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Little Wix Wood, Hatchlands Park</a>, nr Guildford
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There&#8217;s a beautiful bluebell walk here, with an abundance of the tiny blue flowers carpeting the woodland. Here&#8217;s a link to a great <a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/hatchlands-park/trails/the-wix-wood-walk-at-hatchlands-park" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">circular walking trail</a> that will take you past some wonderful displays through woodlands and open parkland. There&#8217;s a children&#8217;s adventure playground along the way, and the trail is great for dog walkers.
Pitstop: <a href="https://www.queensheadeastclandon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Queen&#8217;s Head</a> in Clandon is the nearest, and a brilliant option &#8211; or a few minutes further on you&#8217;ll find <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/the-onlsow-arms/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Onslow Arms</a>, another great Surrey pub.
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<a href="https://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/winkworth-arboretum/features/bluebells-at-winkworth-arboretum" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Winkworth Arboretum</a>, nr Godalming
From late April a carpet of bluebells covers the floor at Winkworth Arboretum, near Godalming, perfuming the woodland air, thriving in the dappled sunlight of the coppiced areas.
Pitstop: <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/the-white-horse-hascombe/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The White Horse</a> in Hascombe is a superb country pub with a great choice of drinks, fabulous food and a wonderful garden. Another great option, and one with rooms if you fancied an overnight stay, is the <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/stag-on-the-river/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Stag on the River</a>, in Lower Easing, just 10 minutes away in the car.
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<h4><a href="http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/reserves/wallis-wood" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Wallis Wood, Walliswood Village</a>, nr Cranleigh</h4>
Bluebells thrive in this typical example of a hazel coppice woodland on Weald Clay. There’s a woodland stream running through the site, which also has a small pool and is surrounded by pasture.
Pitstop: There&#8217;s no parking at Walls Wood, but <a href="http://scarlettarms.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Scarlett Arms</a> in the village are happy for visitors to use theirs. 
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<h4><a href="http://www.surreywildlifetrust.org/reserves/sheepleas" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Sheepleas</a>, West Horsley</h4>
A mosaic of ancient and recent woodlands, scrubs and open grassland on chalk. Look out for bluebells in the woodland of beech, ash and field maple and also stunning displays of cowslips in the meadows.
Pitstop: <a href="https://www.dukeofwellingtoneasthorsley.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Duke of Wellington</a> in East Horsley or <a href="https://www.queensheadeastclandon.co.uk/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Queen&#8217;s Head</a> in Clandon.
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<a href="https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/visiting-woods/wood/4294/great-earls-wood/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Great Earls Wood</a>, Limpsfield
In the north-west corner of these woodlands you&#8217;ll find the smaller Little Earls Wood which is famed for a fantastic display of bluebells in the spring.
Pitstop: <a href="https://surrey.muddystilettos.co.uk/eat-out/pubs-inns/the-bull-inn-limpsfield/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Bull Inn</a>, in Limpsfield is divine.

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