Countryside

Revitalise your senses and explore hills, valleys, woodlands and rivers

Visitors exploring a trail at Blea Tarn in Little Langdale, Cumbria — Exploring a trail at Blea Tarn in Little Langdale, Cumbria

A close up view of a clump of snowdrops in February

Places to see snowdrops

Blooming between January and March, snowdrops are a welcome sign that spring will soon be on its way. Find out where you can spot these delicate flowers near you.

The sun shines through clouds over a serine moorland scene.

Head outside and enjoy the winter countryside with one of these great walks. The list includes blustery coastal walks, countryside strolls, guided walks with our rangers and volunteers, plus wildlife spotting trails.

Visitors in the pub beer garden at Gibside

Cosy pub walks for winter

We all love a crisp winter walk, especially when there’s a pub to cosy up in afterwards. We own over 35 characterful tenanted pubs and inns, plus the Sticklebarn Tavern in Cumbria which we run ourselves. Settle down beside the fire and enjoy a warm welcome, lip-smacking ales and delicious local food.

Countryside we recommend

View of Bath from the Skyline on Bathwick Fields

Bath Skyline

South East of the city of Bath, Bath and NE Somerset

Wide open space overlooking the World Heritage City of Bath

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Chilterns Countryside

Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire

Rolling hills, distant views, chalk grassland, and acres of woodland to explore

River Wey and Godalming Navigations and Dapdune Wharf

Guildford, Surrey

Tranquil waterway running for nearly 20 miles through the heart of Surrey

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An archive image of the people marching in the 1932 Kinder Scout trespass overlaid onto a modern day image of the landscape — The mass trespass of Kinder Scout, Derbyshire in 1932 was a pivotal moment in the fight for access to the countryside

Unearthing stories of passion and protest

Many of our places have connections to protests, mass social movements and the development of the rights we enjoy today. This year as we mark 200 years since the Peterloo Massacre, a turning point in our democracy, we’ll be exploring these relationships with a year-long programme of events, exhibitions, podcasts and more.

Explore the tales of passion and protest