Bishopsthorpe loop

10 great sites for brilliant birdwatching

30-minute birder Amanda Tuke follows the Ouseburn to the Tyne in search of urban nature and the city’s most intriguing residents

A LOCAL’S GUIDE } Chef Lucy May ...

A walk by water is always inspiring and whether you like to paddle, plunge or just listen to the babble of a brook, a new book of waterfall, coastal and river days out is full of inspiration

■Distance: 9 miles/14.5km ■Time: 5 hours ■Grade: Moderate ...

Coverdale is an inspiring place for hikers and poets alike so enjoy a moment of reflection on this country trek