Wild walks

The best rare birds seen all around Britain in December

Many National Trails will claim to offer a variety of landscapes. But with forest, moorland, ridges, beaches, cliffs and one incredibly famous little mountain, the Cleveland Way is quietly chuckling at all of them. Country Walking walked the whole thing to prove it.

Shaka the african savannah elephant is standing in the middle of an expansive field, staring intently at us. His ears are forward, his face is alert and he doesn’t appear stressed or, can we say, unha

Great for beginners and enthusiasts alike, tidal pools are unbeatable for safe and fun marine exploration

Want to bag all four Lake District 3000fters? Tick off Scafell, Scafell Pike, Helvellyn and Skiddaw on this 3-day backpacking route.

As we boarded the ferry in Harwich, I nervously glanced at my husband. We were about to embark on an epic adventure to Scandinavia, but we didn't have any fixed plans apart from our ferry bookings. We