A hiker from South Devon has highlighted a stunning woodland walk close to Plymouth that’s full of bluebells and also boasts easy access to Dartmoor National Park
Alan Johnson Social News Reporter
13:03, 19 Apr 2026
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A hiker has highlighted a stunning Devon walk that’s great for spotting bluebells (stock image)(Image: Agnieszka Glowala via Getty Images)
For those who love rambling and being at one with a nature, a peaceful location near Plymouth has been described as “one of the best places to see bluebells in the UK”. South Devon hiker, Elise Spicer, shared essential information during a recent walk in South Brent, highlighting a stunning woodland area.
“Hardly anyone talks about it, but tucked away in South Brent, Lady’s Wood is one of those spots you’d never really find unless you knew it was there,” she explained in a video. Accompanied by her dog, Elise proceeded to disclose that when the bluebells are blooming as they currently are, the walk is “absolutely beautiful”.
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She added: “It’s only about 1.5km circular and takes about 30 minutes – so it’s perfect if you just want something short and easy, plus it’s really great for kids.”
Elise went on to showcase additional footage of her environment as she ventured beneath the arch of a viaduct and offering a glimpse of the route’s clear stream and wild garlic flourishing among the flowers.
“It’s such a peaceful feel all the way round and there’s a little river at the start. It’s actually part of a nature reserve too, so it’s really well looked after,” she noted.
Elise also mentioned that there’s a footpath ascending directly onto Dartmoor for those eager to venture deeper into the National Park.
Devon Wildlife Trust states of the location: “This small reserve acts as a gateway to the wild landscape of Dartmoor. Bluebells and dormice are the stars of our oldest nature reserve.
“A wonderful woodland lying on a gentle north facing slope above the Glaze Brook. The nature reserve holds a wonderful bluebell display each spring and is a stronghold for the hazel dormouse. This was Devon Wildlife Trust’s first nature reserve and remains one of its loveliest.”
To reach the location, take a minor road from South Brent in the direction of Cheston/Wrangaton. A track leading to the reserve can be found on the right-hand side of this road, just past Glazebrook Court.
Responding to Elise, one TikTok user concurred: “It’s beautiful, my partner used to live there, done that walk many a time.”
While a second individual remarked: “Ooh gonna check this out.”
Regarding bluebells, the RHS notes: “Woodland floors carpeted with bluebells are appreciated for their natural beauty, with many people visiting bluebell woods in mid- to late-spring.
“The flowers can attract bees and butterflies, including the brimstone, orange-tip and pearl-border fritillary. As a source of nectar in spring, bluebells are a useful addition to wildlife gardens. They can also provide good ground cover in spring and summer, particularly under deciduous trees and shrubs.”
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