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Get closer to nature and explore hundreds of outdoor places. We've got miles of hillsides and woodland waiting to be discovered.
Secretive by nature and spread across just a few locations throughout the country, otters are a rare find for wildlife spotters. But thanks to the conservation efforts of our rangers and volunteers, there are holts at a number of National Trust places, from the Pembrokeshire countryside to the centre of Winchester.
Get closer to nature and explore hundreds of outdoor places. We've got miles of hillsides and woodland waiting to be discovered.
Although otter numbers are on the rise, the shy and elusive marine mammals are still notoriously difficult to find. To boost your chances, here are our top tips on how to spot them in the wild.
Otters were on the brink of extinction in the UK in the 1960s, but a nationwide conservation effort has seen their numbers bounce back. Find out what our rangers and volunteers are doing to help.
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.
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.