Wildlife

Clifftops offer more than just exhilarating views – they’re also a magnet for wildflowers, insects and nesting birds. Andrew Boultbee, of the White Cliffs Ramblers, gives us his spotter’s guide to the wildlife that lives on Dover’s famous chalk cliffs…

From carnivorous plants to majestic raptors, the unique ecology of Scotland’s lochs is home to some stunning wildlife – whether it’s beneath the waters or up in the air. Ian McCallum, of Strathkelvin Ramblers, shares his tips on what to look out for…

Forget submerged shopping trolleys and industrial waste, many of Britain’s canals are now lush green corridors brimming with wildlife…

Deer, ponies, rare raptors, a unique iris and Britain’s only venomous snake are all wildlife residents of Hampshire’s ancient New Forest. Local Ramblers walks leader Linda Keating shows us around…

Sussex Ramblers’ Brian Cheater takes us on a wildlife-lovers’ tour of the unique chalkland habitat that makes up Britain’s newest National Park – the South Downs…

From the rarest birds to the biggest butterflies, the Norfolk Broads National Park is full of wildlife. And with miles of trails to explore, the best of it can be seen on foot, says Sue Walker of Wensum Ramblers…

The quality of Richmond Park’s woods and heathland makes it one of the few urban-placed National Nature Reserves. Local author and Richmond Rambler David McDowall shows us round…

Scotland’s mountains are home to an astounding variety of plants and wildlife. Vic Royce of Highland & Islands Ramblers picks out some of his favourites…

Take a walk early on a spring morning and you’ll be rewarded with one of nature’s most spectacular symphonies: the dawn chorus. Even before the sun rises, birds of all shapes and sizes begin calling out to mark their territory and attract a mate. The result is a stunning soundtrack for your morning ramble…

To celebrate the annual bluebell season, Ramblers are launching a series of events across the country to help walkers get out there and enjoy the spectacle. It’s all part of an ongoing campaign with the Natural History Museum to better understand one of our most iconic and threatened spring flowers…