Roadside Snowdrops

Snowdrops – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3898

We all have our favourite places to see snowdrops – a church, country estate or woodland valley.  However, it is possible to see snowdrops all over the place as you drive around the county.

Snowdrops – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_1559

Monitoring snowdrops at the side of the road you pass each day gives you the best guide for when to make a trip to your chosen special location.

Snowdrops – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3951

However, the big problem with road side snowdrops is all those cars.  Spraying dirty water and grit over their pristine white flowers.

Snowdrops – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3831

My obvious advice for finding a spotless patch of snowdrops is to look out for quite roads and catch the flowers just as they open.

Snowdrops – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3686

Your best chance are the roads around Priddy high up in the Mendip Hills.  Every road is a gold mine for Snowdrops: Pelting Drove, Wells Road, Coxton End Lane, Hillgrove Road, B3134, and a road that just seems to be called Priddy. At the Hunters Arms and Castle of Comfort there are snowdrops and a place for a drink and food.

Snowdrops – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_3907

And finally…

Even at this time of year bees may be out and about pollinating a few snowdrops.

Snowdrops and Bee – Priddy, Somerset, UK. ID JB_4051