‘Good hay, sweet hay, hath no fellow.’William Shakespeare, Midsummer Night’s Dream, This past week, farmers up and down South West England have been busy cutting grass and wildflower meadows to make hay. July is traditionally the month for making hay as grasses are usually at their most nutritional and have not yet dropped their seeds.
Walking through meadows of bright wildflowers, colourful blooms bobbing gently in the breeze, is one of the great joys of hiking the English countryside in early and mid-summer. Here in the South West, we’re lucky to be home to have miles of grasslands and meadows to wander. These vibrant ecosystems are alive with insects and
Autumn is the wonderful season that transitions us here in the UK from summer to winter. Meteorologically, autumn starts on 1 September and ends on 30 November (astronomical autumn starts on the autumn equinox around 21-22 September). We often get asked if autumn is a good time for hiking in South West England. Our answer
Autumn is the perfect month for hiking in the South West. Cooler temperatures, fewer crowds and a beautiful autumnal colour palette. We love autumn. Here our favourite trips for this wonderful time of year: The Cotswolds The Cotswolds really comes into its own in autumn. As the season progresses, the crowds disappear from even the
Autumn (fall) draws in from September to late November. This seasonal change is glorious. September brings seasonal mists to the valley floors. Mid to end of October the trees transform with their burnt oranges, reds and yellows. All of which makes September and October wonderful months to walk in southwest England. But with the weather
This is a question we often get asked. Our answer? Autumn is a fantastic season for hiking in South West England. It doesn’t arrive dramatically but is a wonderfully slow transition. September to November, each month is distinct from the other and has something special to offer walkers and hikers. September hiking September brings misty mornings,
