geology

Walk: Portbradden to Giant's Causeway, County Antrim
Escape the crowds on a deserted coastal path just minutes from Northern Ireland's Giant’s Causeway

Sara Maitland: how stone shapes the British countryside
Stone permeates our lives and the National Stone Centre helps us appreciate it

The Trinnacle, Greater Manchester
This three-pronged gritstone stack, perched above the hills of Saddleworth Moor, demonstrates the power of Britain’s glacial past
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Guide to Global Geoparks in the UK
From the North West Highlands to the bustling English Riviera, the UK is home to seven UNESCO Global Geoparks. Our guide explains why these protected areas of significant geological heritage are important and how you can visit

Walk: Isle of Staffa, Argyll and Bute
The remarkable island of Staffa, with its basalt rockforms, puffins and isolated position, is a haven for artists and nature lovers