Natural history near you

Whether it's rocks, fossils, dinosaur footprints, or a glimpse of wildlife you're after, it's time to take a walk on the wild side.
BBC Wild Britain

Go wild with the Wildlife Trust

Visit the Wildlife Trust's website to keep up-to-date with wildlife news, events and info, and then visit your nearest reserve!
Wildlife Trust

Walk in the woods

Search for your nearest Forestry Commission woodland and go for a walk, bike or horse ride, but don't forget to spot wildlife along the way.
Forestry Commission

Go bonkers for birding

Don't know a bluetit from a great tit? Get out and about on an RSPB reserve and see how many birds you can spot.
RSPB

Hit the trail

Find routes for walking, cycling and horse riding through some of the finest landscapes in Britain.
National Trail

Take a walk on the wet side

Put your wellies on and head out to a Wildfowl and Wetland reserve to splash about alongside some amazing birds.
Wildfowl and Wetland Trust

Volunteer for conservation

Find out how you can help the environment - and have fun doing so.
British Trust for Conservation Volunteers

Wildlife treasures

It's not just about stuffy old buildings; the National Trust has bats in residence, red squirrels in their gardens, and hen harriers flying over the lot. Check it out.
National Trust

English natural encounters

Everything you want to know about Natural England, from how to attract wildlife to your back garden to where to see it further afield.
English Nature

Put nature on your map

Find your nearest English nature reserves at the click of a mouse.
Nature on the Map

Wild Wales

Visit some of Wale's National Nature Reserves, all mapped out by the CCW.
Countryside Council for Wales

Welsh wildlife Wonders

Looking for a fun day out? Find a great nature reserve for you and your family to visit.
BBC Wales Nature

Bonnie wildlife

When, where and what creatures to see in Scotland.
Wildlife Scotland

Scotland the wild

Check out the BBC's guide to the best wildlife spots in Scotland.
BBC Scotland Nature

Natural Northern Ireland

Follow the BBC's guide to walks, events and places to go in the Northern Irish great outdoors!
BBC Northern Ireland Living World

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