February and March see pairs of Great Crested Grebes join together to perform an elegant courtship ritual… it’s not to be missed. During spring these birds are easily recognised as they have their distinctive striking summer plumage (these showy headresses
There’s no experience on Earth that matches an amazing skywatching experience. Our favourite skywatching experiences have almost always been in West Cornwall. We’ve enjoyed countless dramatic, colourful sunrises and sunsets in this unique Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Here we
Our favourite land based spots for seal watching are Mutton Cove in Cornwall, Angel Bay in Wales and Ravenscar in Yorkshire. There are two types of seals found on the coasts of Britain. The large Atlantic grey seals (Halichoerus grypus)
The Lonely Tree or Lone Tree of Llyn Padarn is a stunted birch tree growing close to the shore of Llyn Padarn near Llanberis in North Wales. The tree is perched on top of a small stony island in shallow
A varied and atmospheric circular walk from the village of Tideswell…about seven miles This walk takes you through five dales; Tideswell, Miller’s, Water-Cum-Jolly, Cressbrook and Tansley Dales. Begin your walk in Tideswell, a large village with plenty of options for
Enjoy the changing seasons with one or more of these wonderful tranquil woodland walks from Ryton Pools Country Park in Warwickshire. Ryton Pools Country Park is located off the A445 between Rugby and Leamington Spa. This former gravel quarry has
Walk one; Windermere to Ambleside via Orrest Head and Troutbeck About 8 miles easy to moderate walking. The path to Orrest Head from Windermere is easy to find. It starts on the main A591 road just at the top of Windermere town
Four amazing walks in South Cornwall, with stunning coastal panoramic views that will live long in the memory… Walk one: Maenporth circular via Helford Passage; 8 miles (more if you visit the gardens en route) Begin in Maenporth beach where
12 miles (5 to 6 hours) A spectacular and strenuous circular walk following the South West Coast Path from St Ives to Zennor and then back to St Ives across ancient fields. This walk really is a walk of two
Tucked along the east shores of Coniston Water is Brantwood, the enchanting home and gardens of John Ruskin, leading Victorian naturalist, thinker, art historian and writer. Ruskin’s life (1819-1990) spanned the Victorian Era. His influence lived longer. He believed in