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Heather

In the autumn, heather's purple blooms transform the bleak, windswept moorlands into a sweeping blanket of colour. Find the best places around Britain to see the moors at their brightest.
Species

Heather

Heather is also called 'ling'. Look for it on our heaths, moors and bogs, where its delicate, loosely arranged pink flowers attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.

Species

Bell heather

Bell heather is our most familiar heather. In summer, it carpets our heaths, woods and coasts with purple-pink flowers that attract all kinds of nectar-loving insects.

Nature Reserve

Heather Corrie Vale

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Heather Corrie Vale is located in the Darenth Valley, which is an extremely valuable part of the Nature Recovery Network.

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Wildflower wander at Thompson Common

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Join us as we explore Thompson Common to see how many different plants we can find.

Nature Reserve

Hook Common and Bartley Heath

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Wander through the heather, purple moor grass and secluded glades and discover the ancient wood pasture that’s bursting with wildlife.

Nature Reserve

Syderstone Common

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Syderstone Common is a wonderful area of grass heathland, punctuated with seasonal ponds and surrounded by woodland wildlife. In late summer, the heather patches create glorious splashes of purple…

Nature Reserve

Kenilworth Common

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Explore this historical common in Kenilworth with woodland walks

Nature Reserve

Bucklebury Common

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Bucklebury Common is one of the largest commons in Berkshire and home to a rich variety of wildlife.