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

DISCOVER - SOUTH PEMBROKESHIRE

From the peaceful, tree-banked waterways of the Cleddau Estuary to the spectacular sea stacks, castles and villages of the coast, south Pembrokeshire is the perfect place to while away a spring or summer holiday, promises Julie Brominicks

LIFE LINES

Healthy hedgerows teem with wildlife- and absorb greenhouse gases that cause climate change. Anna Turns celebrates these unsung wonders of the countryside and learns how to keep them flourishing

A walk in Milk Wood

Writer Dylan Thomas and broadcaster Cerys Matthews grew up looking at the same view of Swansea Bay and share a love of nature and landscape - now Cerys has brought one of his most famous works to life for a new, younger audience