
Explore countryside and woodland
Get closer to nature and explore hundreds of outdoor places. We've got miles of hillsides and woodland waiting to be discovered.
Lambs are one of the first and most eagerly awaited signs of spring and can be spotted at many of the places we look after. Find a place near you
Learn about different types of sheep that you can find at some of the places in our care.
This endangered species of sheep can be found at places such as Wimpole Estate in Cambridgeshire, Orford Ness in Suffolk and Sutton Hoo in Suffolk. The Whitefaced Woodland is England's largest hill breed, and can survive on harsh terrain. Both the ewes and rams can grow heavy spiralled horns.
Get closer to nature and explore hundreds of outdoor places. We've got miles of hillsides and woodland waiting to be discovered.
Find the best places across England, Wales and Northern Ireland to see the elusive red squirrel. Autumn is a great time to spot them as they gather food ahead of the winter.
Discover how to identify burrows, food, footprints and latrines, and how to tell the difference between water voles and brown rats, even when they're swimming.
Find out more about the best places where you can see otters in the wild, including Hampshire, Pembrokeshire and Cornwall.
Every autumn, drama unfolds as male deer lock antlers in competition for females. Find out where to visit during deer rutting season to see one of nature's annual spectacles.
The National Trust looks after some of the UK's most important nature reserves, and in doing so cares for a rich and diverse array of wildlife and plantlife. Find out more about these special places and how to visit them.