Freshwater swims for families
our rivers, lakes and lochs offer exciting adventures close to home
Reviving a river
In the Lake District, heroic efforts are being made to restore life to lost streams
Finding hope in nature
In her new book, Megan McCubbin explores stories of hope and courage for the world’s endangered species
Our seaside blooms
Wherever you are on the coast this summer, you’ll be in the company of stunning wildflowers
Whirlpools and tidal wonders
Discover some of the astonishing marvels wrought by the tides around the British Isles
A potted history
Like three generations of his family before him, Dave French makes lobster pots the traditional Devon way
Cumbria’s precious coast
Travellers flock to Cumbria’s fells and lakes, but few visit its rugged coastline. That may be about to change
July in the country: Coast special
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Lightweight jackets
htweight 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
Between the Western Shores
This was just one of several welcome surprises that came my way on my 100-mile hike from Weston-super-Mare to Weymouth. You won’t find this coast-to coast walk on any map of south-west England because this is one I cooked up myself. With a lack of invention bordering on the heroic, I’m calling it the Wewey.