Thursday, 7th May, 2026 – Start: 10:00 am

CNL60 - Beautiful Bluebells

The bluebells on this walk never fail to delight, a truly magical carpet of blue. What's more, there's a café half way round.

CNL60 - Beautiful Bluebells

photo: Rosemary Wilson

Distance

5 miles / 8.05 km

Duration

4 hours

Difficulty

Unsurfaced paths, basic fitness

Shape

Circular

Route description

Woodland, open fields, and quiet lanes form our route on the Gloucestershire/Oxfordshire borders. The woodland sections may be muddy after prolonged wet spells, so stout footwear advised.

Bruern Farm Shop café serves good food, reasonably priced.

CNL60
Join the celebration in 2026 for the 60th year of the official designation of the Cotswolds as an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). This walk is one of a series of special walks aiming to connect people with hands-on opportunities to explore and understand the Special Qualities of the landscape, which are integral to its protected status.

Organised by: Cotswold Voluntary Wardens

Led by: Rosemary Wilson, Clare Armstrong

Start

Address

Bruern Farms Shop & Cafe, Chipping Norton, UK
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OS Grid Ref

SP257198