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      12 of the best UK breaks to celebrate spring

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Sunday, 3 March - 11:00


    From blossom trails to bluebell woods, and foraging to farm stays, we’ve picked some of the finest seasonal getaways

    This is cider country, and the Brockhampton Estate, near the Worcestershire border, is the largest orchard under the National Trust’s care, with over 145 acres of damson, pear, quince, cherry and apple trees, which blossom in great frothy clouds from late March through April.

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      New life buzzes from all directions: why Pembrokeshire in spring is a nature-lover’s dream

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Saturday, 2 March - 07:00

    South-west Wales is a naturalist’s playground, and early spring is the perfect time to explore its coastal paths, wild flowers and treasured birdlife

    Edward Thomas’s In Pursuit of Spring, published more than a century ago, is a classic in the nature lover’s library, a lyrical account of the poet’s journey from London to Somerset seeking signs of the coming season. Setting out from a rainy Wandsworth in March 1913, shaking loose a long winter, Thomas yearned for apple blossom and cuckoo flowers, “the perfume of sunny earth”, and the nightingale’s song. “Would the bees be heard instead of the wind?” he questioned anxiously.

    This was a relatable pursuit – come March we are all leaning towards the sun – yet rarely might we think of spring as a “place”. For Thomas, it was the rural south-west; for me, the returning spring is best embodied by Pembrokeshire.

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      ‘Crisp air and wildlife – fantastic’: readers’ top tips for UK winter outdoors activities

      news.movim.eu / TheGuardian · Friday, 10 November - 07:00

    From watching grey seals and migratory birds to fossil hunting and cliff jumping, our tipsters share their coolest experiences

    Experience the unique beauty of the New Forest national park on a winter cycling adventure. With fewer crowds, you can enjoy peaceful rides through ancient woodlands and across heathlands. Remember to dress in warm layers, check your bike for winter readiness, and bring some hot tea or coffee in a Thermos to savour in the midst of your journey. Wildlife, serene landscapes and crisp winter air make this a fantastic outdoor activity in the UK.
    Magsy Griffin

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