Bath & West Wilts - May BH

How about West Woods, just off A4 to west of Marlborough? If we stay on the west side, should miss most of the other visitors. Reasonably accessible and the bluebells can be quite magic. Early May BH should be just about perfect.


Steve

Sounds good to me Steve

Geoff

Bump!
When I said that this sounds good to me, I was not aware that I would probably not be able to drive anywhere over the 14th-15th of May.
The peak time for shots of bluebell woods is when the flowers are out - the rest of the year it's one big trough.
So, I'm hoping for the 7th/8th.
Geoff

Suggested meeting spot is grid ref 4138 1658 (best viewed on OS Explorer map 157). This is marked as a bridleway open to all traffic from the unclassified road which runs from Fyfield on the A4 down towards Adams Grave with the junction with the link road from nr West Kennet.

Parking is possible off the bridleway - the parked parking area down towards the t junction's a bit of a trek and not necessary if we get there reasonably early.

Assuming weather not reverted to monsoon, then track is good going for those with restricted mobility. Bluebells were pretty dense here in 09, so don't have to wade far into the woods to get good shots.

Dates - my OP suggested May BH i.e. 2nd May. Spring this year seems to be per normal schedule, so should be about right.

If the bluebells aren't great, alternatives include Adams Grave, Avebury and/or Fyfield Down (grey wethers)


Steve

OK - getting close the the double bank holiday holiday bonanza.

Are their any takers for a meet 2nd May?

No PMs expressing interest from PU in the region and only Geoff expressing any interest on line.


Steve

Steve Chasey wrote: If the 'meet' is open to all-comers, including those that inhabit the roots of the photographic evolutionary tree, then I'll join you.

You must both promise, however, if it is just the three of us on the day you won't accuse me of playing gooseberry

Jon

Jon - of course your welcome! Open invitation to all and any PUs in the area (or even passing through!) Nice if there were a few more than just the 3 of us.

Can offer transport from Bath if that helps anyone.


Steve

I may be around on the 2nd, just not sure yet.
It's just up the road for me.

Plan to get there about 10am. Look out for the orangey red Qashqai


Steve

Steve, could you confirm the grid ref please.
I hope to make it but am a little confused. This is the West wood about 1-2k south of Fyfield?