23rd April
We got up early on Sunday morning to catch the sun rise and the bluebells before church…and frankly, it was worth the effort! As we arrive at Dockey Wood it’s clear we’re not the only people with this idea, the car park by the Wood is almost full and it’s 7-30am. Nevertheless we have a good 45 minutes to take pictures before we need to leave, return to the car and on to church. At last I feel I have some value from my National Trust membership. The walk is short (3.9 miles) but that’s irrelevant as the diversion at Dockey Wood is the highlight.
Ashridge picture gallery (more pictures on Flickr):
Dockey-Wood-panorama
Spring in Hertfordshire
The old and the new
Path through the bluebells
Isolated against a sea of blue
A carpet of blue
April’s bluebells
Dockey Wood seat
Intruding on the show
Distance: 3.9 miles ; Difficulty: Easy
Coordinates for Satnav: N51° 48.456′ W0° 35.494′
Ashridge walk profile
Where Angells Tread! 
What a beautiful area. Sometimes walks don’t need to be long or arduous when there’s a sunrise and stunning surroundings.
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Yes, just a different sense of achievement!
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Lovely set of photos capturing thedelightful bluebells. #OutdoorBloggers
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Thank you! We were very fortunate to catch the morning light because on the way out it didn’t look promising.
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