More than half of the world’s bluebells grow in the UK, with many parts of the country famed for their magical displays.
A recent TikTok clip, however, has claimed the best spectacles take place in the Lake District every year.
Adventurer @thegeordie_hiker encouraged viewers to visit Rannerdale Knott, Allerdale, where she filmed the breathtaking spring displays.
The video depicted a sea of vibrant blue blanketing the hills of the Lake District.
More than half of the world’s bluebells grow in the UK
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“One of the best Bluebell displays in the UK,” declared Steph, the owner of the account.
“The best time to see them is between April and May.”
The location of the unique site is Rannerdale Knott and Bluebells Loops, which can be reached by the local parking site at the Buttermere National Trust car park.
The post also advised users “to fight the urge to get in amongst the flowers and just simply stick to the path".
“Once the plants are damaged by trampling they can’t photosynthesise enough energy and it can take them years to recover,” she noted.
The National Trust also reiterates this on its website, where it writes: “Every year in springtime, bluebells transform woodland floors across the country into a delicate sea of blue.”
The Trust notes that it's against the law to intentional pick, uproot or destroy the flower, however, as they are already at risk of extinction.
“Bluebell colonies can take a long time to establish - around five to seven years from seed to flower," they note.
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Visitors are urged not to pick the delicate flowers
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“Bluebells can take years to recover after footfall damage. If a bluebell's leaves are crushed, they die back from lack of food."
Gardeners who want to create their own Bluebell displays at home are encouraged to take care when choosing the variety.
“If you plant bluebells in your garden, make sure you’re planting the English bluebells, not the Spanish version," advises the National Trust.
“The Spanish species is a more vigorous plant and could outcompete the UK’s native flower.”
