Land & landscape

We look after 250,000 hectares of countryside and more than 775 miles of coastline, keeping them accessible for future generations

One of the gritstone boulders standing amongst smaller stones on the heath, part of the Kinder Scout Rock formation in the Peak District, Derbyshire

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River Derwent

Riverlands: how we keep our rivers flowing 

Rivers are the lifeblood of our landscapes, but now they’re in trouble – and so is the wildlife that depends on them. We’re determined to reverse this decline with an ambitious restoration project to bring our rivers, streams, brooks and becks flowing back to life.

Restoring the riverlands
Leigh Woods, Bristol

Lose yourself in the forest 

Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life with a restorative walk in the woods. From luscious green canopies to mist-cloaked trees, here are some of the best spots for forest bathing.

Breathe among trees
Porstewart strand dune conservation

Spectacular sand dunes 

The sand dunes at Portstewart Strand in Northern Ireland are a delicate environment, home to an array of delicate plants and animals. At risk of being washed away by the sea, the dunes are also facing a new threat from sea buckthorn, a spiky and fast-growing plant. Find out how a herd of unlikely heroes is helping to protect them.

A view of Great Gable from Lingmell Summit in Wasdale Cumbria

Looking after the Lake District 

Home to England's highest mountain and deepest lake, the wilds of the Lake District have inspired countless poems, paintings and children's stories. Discover how we're working to look after this unique landscape for years to come.

A changing landscape
Aerial view of the White Horse Uffington Oxfordshire

What the historic landscape means to us 

With the help of archaeology, aerial photographs and land surveys, we're uncovering the hidden secrets of our historic landscapes.

Dig into buried history
Walking along the beach at St Michael's Mount, Cornwall

Capture nature in bloom 

With just a few weeks left to take part in our annual photography competition, now’s the time to get outdoors with your camera and capture what nature means to you - whether that’s a barefoot beach walk, a quiet spot in your favourite garden or a woodland adventure with all the family. Be inspired by some of the beautiful images we’ve had so far, before entering your own.

Drystone wall in the Peak District

How to build a drystone wall 

Drystone walls are a traditional countryside feature, marking important land boundaries, but there's more to them than meets the eye. Find out what goes into creating these intricate structures.

Building a drystone wall
Wild ponies grazing, Snowdonia

Explore rugged Snowdonia 

The rugged mountain landscapes of south Snowdonia are steeped in history and littered with glacial fossils and rare lichens dating back thousands of years. From ancient forests to long-dead volcanoes, uncover the secrets of some of the wildest parts of Wales.

Adventure into the wilderness
The surface remains of Levant Mine, near St Just, Cornwall, including stacks and beam engine houses

World Heritage sites 

We care for special places across the UK. Find out more about the few that have been recognised as globally important World Heritage sites.

Joe in the tractor tedding the cut hay before baling

Working with the landscape 

With the landscape as their most valuable resource, our tenant farmers are working hard to protect it, meaning delicious local and seasonal food all year round.

Explore the farms
Looking towards Stonehenge from King Barrows Ridge

Stonehenge A303 road improvement scheme 

The A303 divides and blights the Stonehenge World Heritage Site - one of the most important prehistoric landscapes in Europe. An ambitious plan to divert traffic through a tunnel beneath the site could provide an overall benefit to the whole World Heritage Site, providing it is located and designed with the utmost care.

Find out our views on the plans

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