Robert macfarlane on rivers

When I’m in need of head space, I have often sought out rivers. I find the whispering, glittering waters a non-judgemental companion. But can a river be considered living, and possess rights similar t

How to admire and protect our wonderful waterways in the UK

With high summer beckoning, John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the incomparable richness of pond life and the rewards of pausing to peer into the murky depths on a warm June afternoon

Over centuries, we’ve profoundly changed Scotland’s rivers – pacifying them and bringing them under our control. We’ve felled native woodlands to ‘tidy’ riverbanks, disconnected watercourses from thei

Britain’s wild places are under pressure – but cycling gives us rare access to their beauty and fragility. Sophie Pavelle explores what’s at stake from the saddle

Georgina Moore Captivating readers with her ...