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A man and a lady walk through a frosty landscape at Oxburgh Hall, Norfolk
A wintry walk at Oxburgh Estate, Norfolk | © National Trust Images/James Dobson

Countryside and woodland

Revitalise your senses and recharge your mind in the great outdoors by exploring the wonderful hills, valleys, woodlands and rivers in our care.

Things to do in the countryside

Fallow deer doe in the woods at Cannock Chase, Shugborough Estate, Staffordshire
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Where to spot winter wildlife 

Whether you're spotting seal pups in Norfolk or catching a glimpse of Devon's Dartmoor ponies, there's plenty of wildlife to see in winter. Get outdoors and discover the best places for winter wildlife watching.

Reedbeds on Upper Lough Erne at Crom, County Fermanagh
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Places to get away from it all 

Despite our increasingly urbanised lives, there are still wild places in the UK to escape to. Why not visit one of the many areas of outstanding natural beauty that we look after?

Seal lying on a shingle beach with head turned to one side, with sea in background
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Nature reserves in our care 

We look after some of the UK's most important nature reserves, and therefore a wide range of wildlife and plantlife. Discover the best ones to visit near you.

Visitors walking in the woodland at Blickling, Norfolk
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Woodland walks 

From tree-lined avenues to ancient woodland, find a sense of calm among the trees with our pick of the best woodland and forest walks.

Countryside and woodland near you

    Two visitors laughing at each other whilst admiring the Dining Room at Christmas at Lanhydrock, Cornwall

    Where will you visit next?

    Discover lots of gardens, historic houses, days out at the coast and more.