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

Christmas setting, decorated fireplace, fur tree

History of British Christmas traditions

Owl flying in snow

Best winter wildlife spectacles in Britain

Dune grasses bathed in warm golden light

Britain’s best winter beaches

Best nature and wildlife books, Getty

Best nature and wildlife books

Canonteign Falls, Devon

Day out: Becky Falls and Canonteign Falls, Devon

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Walk: Aberystwyth, Ceredigion

Child writing in woodland/Credit: National Trust images, Chris Lacey

New project aims to help children develop a lasting connection with nature

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Beginner’s guide to wild camping in the UK: law, essential kit and places to camp

Panoramic view over Beer, Devon

Walk: Branscombe to Beer, East Devon

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

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June foraging guide: best foods to find and recipe ideas

Bluebells in woodland

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

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

Butterfly on buddleia

How to make your garden wildlife-friendly

Sowing seeds in eggshells

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