Daffodil Hunting

Daffodils along the cycle route, Porchfield

This post is about daffodil hunting (and other spring flowers) around the Isle of Wight. Cycling along the many roads across the North and West side of the island.
The mission was to photograph the masses of spring flowers planted on the sides of the roads and gardens.

The daffodils this year have been amazing this year. Well done to all of you planting them for us to enjoy.

My route around the island

My cycle route along the west side of the Isle of Wight.

1. Daffodils growing along the hedgerows in Wroxall.

2. Daffodils growing along the hedgerows in Rookley, outside the Isle of Wight farm shop.

3. Carpets of daffodils alongside the road at Porchfield, a small village north of the island.

4. A scattering of daffodils in another small and historic village of Newtown (National Trust).

5. Daffodils growing in the churchyard and by the road at Brighstone.

6. Atherfield Green Holiday Cottages, a daffodill delight as they grow in the fields.

7. Carpets of daffodils growing along the banks on the road towards Blackgang.

8. Daffodils growing on the grass verge in St Lawrence.

Newtown

Newtown town hall

Brighstone village store

View from Blackgang carpark

Heading northwards from Ventnor, passing through Wroxall and Rookley. Both villages have masses of daffodils planted in the hedgerows by the side of the roadside. The best part of cycling is being able to stop and photograph these beautiful flowers.

Cutting through Rookley and passing Gatcombe. An old hospital now converted into residential apartments.

Heading northwards, bypassing Carrisbrook Castle, another place to visit this spring. Stopping at a small town of Porchfield to photograph the numerous daffodils growing alongside the roads. Bright and cheerful against the sleeping trees.

Onto another historic village of Newtown. The village hall stands out isolated with the National Trust wetlands nearby.

Continuing my journey over the Downs dropping down into Brighstone village stopping at my favourite shop. Sitting in the sun drinking a well deserved pint of locally produced goats milk. This provided the energy to continue my journey towards home.