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Wild shores
One of Britain's richest coastal nature spectacles lies on the edge of North Norfolk at Blakeney Point, where rare sea birds and grey seals flourish. Ranger Ajay Tegala introduces you to a wild wonder of our summer shores
A potted history
Like three generations of his family before him, Dave French makes lobster pots the traditional Devon way - using willow stems. Now he is passing on his skills to an apprentice. Rosanna Morris meets the master and his pupil
DISCOVER - CUMBRIA'S PRECIOUS COAST
Travellers flock to Cumbria's fells and lakes, but few visit its rugged coastline. That may be about to change with the opening of a dramatic new stretch of coast path,
Nicola Chester
A rural childhood spent in nature is a privileged one, but there are hardships, too
Sourced with care
Iconic British skincare brand Liz Earle Beauty has long strived to reduce its impact on the environment and you can play a part, too
TOP YORKSHIRE VILLAGES
The verdant river valleys and wild heathlands of the Yorkshire Dales are dotted with charming stonebuilt hamlets. Helen Moat explores five of the best
A song for the land
She was a child star with the voice of an angel' - now Charlotte Church is tapping into the healing power of nature to create a wellbeing retreat for all in the peaceful heartland of Wales
A DOG'S LIFE
Photographer and farmer Amy Bateman documents the day-to-day lives of her working border collies in words and pictures
Treasure hunt
A brilliant app can help the whole family engage with natural Dave Hamilton investigates EarthCaches landscapes.
EYE SPY
Damselflies and dragonflies can be very flighty and take off at the slightest disturbance, but if you're lucky, you may get a good view of one. Megan Shersby takes a close look at these winged jewels of the water - see if you can spot any of these species or behaviours in the wild
RAMBLERS' NEW PRESIDENT BREAKS DOWN BARRIERS
Amar Latif and I share a common love for walking in the Yorkshire Dales, but unlike me, he can't see the glorious sweep of landscape all around him. Amar is blind but - as he proved in Beyond Boundaries, his debut television appearance years ago when he trekked 220 miles across Central America - he doesn't let that stop him.
Dreamy spires of summer
Blazing like summer wildfire along forest rides and waste ground, foxgloves tell a marvellous tale that blends old folklore with modern, life-saving medicine, says Nicola Chester
THE WEST KERNOW WAY
Explore Cornwall's mysterious ancient monuments, wild moorlands and sparkling beaches. Georgie Duckworth rides the rugged tracks and sleepy lanes of Britain's most exciting new cycling route
SLEEPING UNDER THE STARS
If you love walking, then camping is the ultimate way to stay connected with the great outdoors, reset your natural rhythms and relax,
Ellie Harrison
Ordnance Survey's meticulous maps not only guide us but also preserve the history of our rights of way
NATURAL CONNECTIONS
Founder of Muslim Hikers, Haroon Mota, reveals how he is working to create a genuine sense of belonging and community in the great outdoors
WALKING SHOES
A good pair of walking shoes makes all the difference on the trail, keeping feet supported, comfortable and dry wherever you wander. We put six pairs to the test
BECOME A NATURE WALKER
A few simple steps can help you identify more wildlife on your walks - and open up a world of beauty and fascination, says Fergus Collins
LIGHTWEIGHT JACKETS
Lightweight waterproof jackets are ideal for summer showers, but will they keep you dry in long spells of heavy rain? Emily Woodhouse tries out some of the best on Dartmoor
BACK ON TRACK
Walking in natural surroundings can have astonishing benefits for our health - it can even help to rebuild confidence and resilience. That's why the charity Crisis is leading walks for homeless people in the spectacular settings of the Peak District National Park. Do the walks work? Mark Hillsdon went to find out...
BETWEEN WESTERN SHORES
Dixe Wills forges a thrilling new West Country walking route-coast-to-coast from Somerset to Dorset
TOP 10 ROYAL GARDENS
To celebrate the coronation of King Charles III, we visit gorgeous green spaces with connections to the monarchy
TO PLANT MORE TREES, WE NEED MORE FORESTERS
In a sawmill on the Scottish Borders, a pioneering group of students who one day will have the future of our forests in their hands are learning the fine details of turning trees into planks. It's part of their on-site training as the first apprentices in Britain to study for a degree in professional forestry.
A view from the farm Adam Henson
OUR NEW KING IS DEVOTED TO THE BRITISH COUNTRYSIDE
Nicola Chester
Wandering cows, potholes and unnamed lanes can turn rural roads into a test of patience
Ellie Harrison
Dogs are much loved in Britain and they enrich our lives immeasurably, but not all of us are enamoured
Crake expectations
How could a farmland bird with an extraordinary call, which was once as familiar as the blackbird, have been driven from all but the outer fringes of the British Isles? James Fair investigates the case of the vanishing corncrake
Doctor nature
TV doctor Amir Khan has recently become president of the RSPB, but what does the role entail? Annabel Ross meets him to find out - and discovers how closely our health is related to time spent in nature
Art of a dale
The trees, lanes and green pastures of Wensleydale have inspired Yorkshire artist Simon Palmer for 40 years. Susie White talks to the water-colourist about his spiritual connection with the landscape
Rainforests on our doorstep
When we think of rainforests, the Amazon or the Congo spring to mind, but Britain has its own share, full of wild character, thronging with life and in desperate need of protection. Guy Shrubsole tells the story of these secret forgotten habitats