Our woods
Woodland wellness: the benefits of exercising in nature
Find out why exercising in woodland can benefit your workout, boost your mood and improve your wellbeing.
9 best woodland walks for Boxing Day
After a hectic Christmas, Boxing Day is a great time to escape outdoors – and where better than the UK’s glorious woods? Here are our top 10 woods for a Boxing Day walk.
Nature at Christmas: 5 natural festive traditions explained
Find out all about the meaning behind five festive facts and traditions.
8 best wildlife walks in Scotland
From red squirrel woodland to big skies dominated by golden eagles, Scotland's Caledonian adventures offer truly iconic wildlife and spectacular scenery. Here are eight of the best wildlife walks in the country.
Winter days out: 7 ideas for your family
Looking for ways to keep the whole family entertained over the cooler months? Check out our seven fantastic ideas for family days out in the woods this winter.
World Mental Health Day: getting outdoors
Today is World Mental Health Day: a day to show your support for better mental health and raise awareness of mental health problems. It's also a great day to encourage people to take more care of their own mental wellbeing. One way to do this couldn't be simpler: get outdoors!
Are all bees monarchists?
Buckets full of bees at our Ledmore and Migdale Wood in the north of Scotland could help scientists solve one of the great insect mysteries - what makes bees monarchist?
9 best woods to go for a run
Put your best foot forward for a run in one of our beautiful woods. Here are our nine favourites.
Winter Hill fire still smoking at Smithills
The fire at Smithills had officially been declared out, but after smoke was spotted again, we’re urging visitors to take care of the site and themselves.
Smithills update after the Winter Hill fire
One of the largest scale incidents we've faced took place this summer when the top of the Smithills Estate was engulfed in flames. We take a look at how the site is doing now and what the future holds.
