Bernwood Meadows

My photos really do not do these stunning meadows justice. They are absolutely wild flowers and butterflies, a carpet of multiple colours! Running along side the meadows is a Forestry Commission wood which provided some fun trails and a great butterfly trail. Dozens of Ringlets and Speckled Woods raising up as I ran through. The trail ran for a short time along the M40, cars rushing by, a dramatic contrast to the tranquil wood. 

I ran 12k around this one. Through the meadows then zig zagging through the wood followed by a few circuits of the meadows. Trails varied from wide surfaced ones to twisting narrow ones with ditches and logs to jump...great fun!

I am trying to get to most of the meadow type reserves done before they get cut which will be soon I think. They certainly don't disappoint. They are so well managed, you can see a big difference between BBOWT's reserves and adjoining land. So much more diversity :)

Thank you for reading. I hope you enjoy the photos and I really hope that it tempts you to visit these wonderful places.