Carys Matthews

Group Digital Editor

Carys is the Group Digital Editor of countryfile.com and discoverwildlife.com and writes regular features for the print magazine. Away from the desk, she enjoys trail running, hiking, outdoor swimming and cycling in the British countryside and beyond.

Recent articles by Carys Matthews

Sowing seeds in eggshells

Easy craft projects and outdoor nature activities for children to do at home

A Bluetit garden bird Parus major. resting on the branch of a crab apple tree with spring blossom

Easy ways to stay connected to nature and the outdoors from your home

Wild garlic growing wild

Food and Recipes

Wild garlic guide: where to find, how to cook it and recipe ideas

Hedgehog on log

British hedgehog guide: where to see and how to help hedgehogs

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Day out: Killerton Estate, Devon

Snowdrops

Snowdrops guide: best snowdrop walks in the UK and how to grow

Pitta bread

Seasonal recipes

Turkey, curried mayo and watercress pitta

Serves 1, recipe can easily scaled up for more people

Portknockie, United Kingdom/Credit: Getty Images

Britain’s best coastal caves, arches and stacks

Christmascover

Issue 158: Classic country Christmas

Britain’s best winter beaches

Bonfire and fireworks

Britain’s best Bonfire Night celebrations and firework displays

STEP-4

Make wildflower seed bombs

Wild swimming boys in Buttermere the Lake District National Park

Wild swimming in Britain: best places to swim, water safety and how to get started

Tŷ Coch Inn, Porthdinllaen, Nefyn, Llyn Peninsula, Gwynedd, North Wales.

UK’s best beach restaurants and cafes

Bluebells in woodland

Bluebells guide: when do they flower, how to identify and best bluebell walks in the UK