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

Blue tit on branch

Big Garden Birdwatch 2023: how to take part and garden birds to spot

Bluebells in woodland

Britain’s best spring walks

Selection of gifts from our gift guide

35 best gift ideas for outdoor adventurers and nature lovers

Bee pollinating lavender

Wildlife gardening

Best plants for bees and butterflies

Lit-up tent under a starry sky at night.

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

Wild garlic growing wild

Food and Recipes

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

Snowdrops

Snowdrops guide: where to see and how to grow

sunset over water

Britain’s best winter beaches

Owl in winter

Best winter wildlife spectacles in Britain

Two trail runners follow a mountain track, Getty Images

Active ways to enjoy the great outdoors

Portknockie, United Kingdom/Credit: Getty Images

Britain’s best coastal caves, arches and stacks

Blue tit on branch

Garden bird guide: how to identify common birds and what to feed each species

Slate caverns glamping, Blaenau Ffestinog, Gwynedd,

The best glamping sites in the UK

Eilean Shona

Best cottages, campsites and hotels to stay on the UK coast

Two hikers map reading/Getty

Learn how to map read for National Map Reading Week