winter walks

With its rich history, scenic River Nidd setting, and iconic landmarks such as Knaresborough Castle and the impressive Viaduct, there’s plenty to explore.

Just a stone’s throw from Nottingham and Derby, this watery reserve is a beguiling backdrop to one of nature’s greatest masterpieces

Head to Herefordshire to trace the surprise origins of a classic Christmas carol before taking a hike through the county's iconic orchards

Remote, exposed and etched with crescents of snow, the uplands of the North Pennines offer little in the way of sanctuary for wintering wildlife – yet in this ice world, one hardy bird thrives  

Great gatherings of overwintering birds bring light to even the darkest January days on this sandy windswept stretch of the Northern Irish coast. In spring and summer, the coastline transforms into a haven for butterflies and summer birds.

Northumberland’s long shores of sand and rock are a popular hang-out spot for winter visitors, such as sanderlings, brent geese and eiders.

Wrap up warm for a windy walk along an unspoilt Lincolnshire beach

Discover an ancient seaside hermitage on Scotland’s historic Machars peninsula

Scale 365 steps through a magical winter woodland to a breathtaking viewpoint high above Cheshire’s patchwork countryside

There is no guarantee of a partridge in a pear tree, but this RSPB reserve is a birdwatchers’ festive paradise

Discover a lonely old lighthouse on the north coast of Wales and watch thousands of seabirds wheeling on a rising tidy

Stretch your legs on a seasonal walk around Christmas Common, on the border between Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire, before picking up a locally grown festive tree

After the hustle and bustle of Christmas, reconnect with the slow rhythms of the land on this scenic hilltop ramble through the South Downs National Park

Severe weathering during the last ice age sculpted Slieve Binnian into the most distinctive peak in Northern Ireland's Mourne Mountains

Roam the glistening Shropshire Hills in search of one of our favourite Christmas emblems, discovering tradition and magic along the way

Explore the historic hamlets and rambling Yorkshire Wolds once home to the man responsible for bringing the turkey to Britain