Woodlands and forests
Woodland animals: 12 spectacular species to spot right now
Our woodlands and forests are home to a huge range of mammals, birds and insects. Discover which animals live in UK woodlands with BBC Countryfile Magazine's wildlife guide.
The fairytale fortress you've spotted from the M4: Inside Castell Coch, Cardiff's castle of eccentric opulence
What do you get when the dreams of a Victorian architect meet those of the richest man in the world? Clue: it's visible from the M4
Scotland's pine martens enjoy their new homes
Rare pine martens in Galloway Forest have taken advantage of artificial den boxes to breed and extend their range
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Jay guide: how to identify, behaviour and where to see in Britain
A colourful bird and prolific tree planter – learn more about the jay, including identification, diet and habitat in our expert species guide.
Britain's most spectacular autumn arboretums
Britain's trees are at their most beautiful in the autumn months, making September, October and November a great time of year to visit arboretums such as Westonbirt, Batsford and the National Memorial Arboretum. Find out more about these spectacular tree collections and more with BBC Countryfile Magazine's guide to the UK's best arboretums
Kielder Forest walk, Northumberland
Explore tranquil Kielder Water, the uk’s largest man-made lake, and the mighty Kielder Forest on this long circular walk in Northumberland National Park
Teign Gorge walk , Devon
Take an autumn walk from Castle Drogo through Piddledown Common and down to Fingle Bridge to see one of England’s largest woodland restoration projects
Savernake Forest walk, Wiltshire
Savernake Forest contains thousands of veteran oaks, offering the opportunity to stumble upon a remarkable tree around every corner. Make the most of this incredible forest with BBC Countryfile Magazine's six-mile walk.
Best walks in Shropshire
Climb volcanic hills, discover old ruins and visit pretty rural towns in one of England's most diverse counties.
Bike ride: Strathspey, Highland
Explore the Highland enclave inhabited by Archie Macdonald and his Glenbogle clan on this trip into Monarch of the Glen Country
Walk: Leigh Woods, Bristol and Somerset
Visit several iconic Bristol sights – Clifton Suspension Bridge, the Camera Obscura and Leigh Woods
Walk: Machno Valley, Conwy
Explore gushing falls and a valley scattered with wood anemones in Snowdonia
Walk: Gawsworth, Cheshire
Keep your eyes peeled for Shakespeare's Dark Lady and jocular Lord Flame in a secluded village in the Cheshire countryside
Ancient landforms in Northumberland revealed by National Trust survey
Sophisticated aerial mapping has uncovered 120 new archaeology and ancient landforms at Wallington Estate in Northumberland.
Britain's best literary forests
Get your creative juices flowing with a ramble among the woods that inspired literary legends
Day out: Frith Wood, Gloucestershire
As a child, writer and poet Laurie Lee played among the trees of Frith Wood, a landscape that would later feature in his childhood memoir Cider with Rosie
Bike ride: Achray Forest, Stirlingshire
Cycle beneath a canopy of alder, old coppiced oak and fragrant pine trees, discovering spilling waterfalls, skulking pine martens and secluded lochs
Walk: Coedydd Maentwrog, Gwynedd
Walk through a temperate rainforest rich with old oak trees, mosses and lichens, past peaceful lakes, trickling cascades and a historic country inn in the heart of Snowdonia
World’s first forest soundmap project calls for participants
The organisers behind Timber Festival are calling on people to contribute audio recordings to create the world’s first forest ‘soundmap’.
Day out: Lough Navar Forest Drive, County Fermanagh
The heady scent of pine resin and wildflowers is a constant companion on this springtime
drive through Northern Ireland’s south-western hills
Day out: Elibank and Traquair Forest, Scottish Borders
Amble or cycle through the largest woodland in the Tweed Valley where Scottish kings once hunted boar and deer
Day out: Friston Forest, East Sussex
Explore intriguing features spilling from the Sussex woodland, from meandering forest paths and wind-sculpted trees to hillside chalk carvings
History of Britain's forests and woodlands: 100 years of the Forestry Commission
Founded in September 1919, the Forestry Commission began work to restore Britain's forests and woodlands that had been lost during the First World War. Celebrating its centenary year in 2019, our guide looks at the history of the UK's forests and woodlands, wildlife to spot and the best forests to visit.
Walk: Mabie Forest, Dumfries and Galloway
The wetlands, oak woodlands and grasslands of this quiet corner of Scotland allow butterflies to flourish