Adventures in wild Britain
In search of the best of Britain's wilderness: our guide to wildlife hotspots and secret places, wild camping and swimming, and the best places to climb.
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Keen to find Britain’s wild creatures in their natural environments? Conservationist and tracking expert Simone Bullion explains how
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One of nature’s greatest events, the annual deer rut sees stags roar and fight in a bid to mate with as many hinds as possible. Seeing it up close is a primal thrill
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It may not be known for it, but England’s north-eastern coast offers marine experiences than can compete with those in far more exotic locations
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For those who like to keep things low-key, our writers recommend lovely, quiet coastal spots, and cosy pubs and boltholes with superb views
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George Currie knows Scotland’s rock art. The former pop star has found nearly a quarter of the 3,000 pieces. Sam Wollaston joins him for some rock and stroll
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With an ex-Marine at the helm, a new sailing adventure in north Norfolk offers the chance to enter a watery wilderness and get up close to seals and birdlife
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From crumbling ruins to holy wells and butterfly-filled forests, some of the country’s loveliest spots have been all but forgotten. Our experts name their favourites
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Relics of ancient Britain surround us, from bronze age burial mounds to stone rows older than the Pyramids. They may be easy to miss but look closely and you can read the story of the past in today’s countryside
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The coastline between Spurn Head and Teesmouth is scattered with wrecks and rich in marine lore. With a careful eye on the tides, Kevin Rushby explores its secret history
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From the Isle of Skye to the Brecon Beacons, the UK is home to a stunning selection of falls. Some make great picnic spots, others are perfect for abseiling – and all of them are worth visiting
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One of England’s tallest falls has been put on the market – along with the 13th-century inn you have to go through to reach it
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From the fabled northern lights to the meteor shower that inspired one of John Denver’s most famous songs, stunning celestial wonders can be seen beyond the UK’s street lights
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Many of the UK’s pastures have been lost to industrial farming, but pockets of verdant, vibrant land still brim with life, colour and noise
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It may not be a tropical paradise, but the UK is home to plenty of weird and wonderful creatures all the same. Here are five of the strangest
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I was delighted to see giant basking sharks on a recent trip to Scotland, but such moments of wonder are rare. Creating fishing reserves would allow our oceans to recover – and preserve this incredible feeling
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