Bernardine Shirley-Smith, MSc., teacher and writer, is better known locally for her monthly Nature Notes which appear in the Blewbury Bulletin.

Her chapter focuses on A Nature Walk on Blewburton Hill

Take an imaginary walk around Blewburton Hill. It is full of surprises.

Finding out the names of plants on a nature walk is of little interest to many people. After all what’s in a name? A wealth of information. Plant names offer clues to the past and also to the recent history of the land. Animals are more elusive but they do leave signs in their feeding grounds. Wildlife on the hill is a complex, interdependent community. Do read this article and enjoy your walk.