Three trails in Pembrokeshire have been named among the best in Wales for spotting bluebells and other wildflowers this spring.

AllTrails - one of the most trusted and used outdoor platforms/apps in the world and Apple's iPhone App of the Year in 2023 - has come up with a list of the best bluebell walks in Wales.

Locations to feature on the list range from Skomer Island in Pembrokeshire up to Llangollen in North Wales.

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The best bluebell and wildflower walks in Wales

So if you are looking at heading out for a walk this spring to catch a glimpse of some bluebells, these are the best places to do it, according to AllTrails:

  1. Skomer Island Circular – Pembrokeshire
  2. Coed-y-wenault Circular – Caerphilly
  3. Marloes Peninsula Circular – Pembrokeshire
  4. National Botanic Gardens of Wales – Carmarthenshire
  5. Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth, and Wiseman's Bridge Circular – Pembrokeshire
  6. Castell Coch Circular – Caerphilly
  7. Penallt and the Wye Valley Circular – Monmouthshire
  8. Dinefwr Park Circular – Carmarthenshire
  9. Llangollen, Castell Dinas Brân, and Horseshoe Falls Circular – Denbighshire
  10. Wentwood Forest Circular – Monmouthshire

The 3 bluebell walks in Pembrokeshire among the best in Wales

Skomer Island Circular

Length: 6.8km

Estimated time: 1 hour 50 minutes (estimated)

Difficulty: Moderate

The best bluebell walk in Wales, according to AllTrails, is the Skomer Island Circular trail.

Skomer is the largest Pembrokeshire island and is home to the largest colony of seabirds in southern Britain and the largest colony of Max shearwaters in the world.

Skomer Island is home to the largest colony of seabirds in southern Britain.Skomer Island is home to the largest colony of seabirds in southern Britain. (Image: Getty Images) AllTrails said: "This trail leads you all the way around the Island, allowing you to enjoy the superb sea views, coastal cliffs, and secluded bays."

"Make sure to keep an eye out for dolphins and seals in the water, as well as puffins and other seabirds, which are best observed in spring and summer."

But it's not just the spectacular views and wildlife to keep an eye out for.

AllTrails also said the Skomer Island trail "come alive" with wildflowers in spring.

Marloes Peninsula Circular

Length: 10.5km

Estimated time: 2 hour 36 minutes (estimated)

Difficulty: Moderate

AllTrails rated the Marloes Peninsula Circular trail as the third best bluebell walk in Wales.

Have you tried any of these AllTrails walks before?Have you tried any of these AllTrails walks before? (Image: AllTrails) Not only is it great for spotting bluebells and other flowers, but wildlife as well.

The experts explained: "This is a beautiful heathland peninsular trail, with amazing views of the coast and teeming with wildlife.

"There are several rugged islands off the coast such as Skomer and Grassholm, which house major seabird colonies so look out for Puffins, Guillemots, Gannets, Razorbills and other seabirds during spring and summer.

"Chough can be seen all year round. The trecherous waters of Jack Sound, lying between Deer Park and Midland Isle, are a popular haunt for Porpoise.

"The area is also excellent for cliff top seal watching."

Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth, and Wiseman's Bridge Circular

Length: 7.2km

Estimated time: 1 hour 57 minutes (estimated)

Difficulty: Moderate

The Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth and Wiseman's Bridge Circular trail is located near Narberth and is the fifth best in Wales for bluebells.

There is plenty to see on the Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth, and Wisemans Bridge Circular walk.There is plenty to see on the Colby Woodland Garden, Amroth, and Wisemans Bridge Circular walk. (Image: AllTrails) The experts said it is great for birding, camping and hiking, while it's "unlikely you'll encounter many other people while exploring".

The trail in the Pembrokeshire Coast National Park, which is open all year round, takes you through Colby Woodland Garden to the coast and along Marros Sands.

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As you wander through the woodland, meadows and walled gardens in Colby Woodland Garden, you will find a range of wildflowers, including:

  • Bluebells
  • Daffodils
  • Rhododendrons
  • Azaleas

Once you have admired all the wildflowers, the rest of the trial includes everything from "stunning" coastal views and the village of Amroth to Wiseman's Bridge, Ford's Lake and Pleasant Valley woodlands.