Nature-led Experiences
Connect with nature in our wildly beautiful corner of the UK
Home to some of the UK’s most spectacular countryside including meandering rivers, endless empty beaches and rolling hills, the North of England and the South of Scotland are ideal places to get away from it all and connect with nature. From guided nature walks and seashore safaris to conservation treasure hunts – where your mini explorers will learn how to protect and care for the environment and our wildlife – there are plenty of super, mood-boosting ways to rewild your holidays.
A Tour of Hepple Wilds
Northumberland
Set out on a fascinating tour of the Hepple Wilds estate, discovering seasonal botanicals, mushrooms, and berries with the expert eye of the estate’s resident guide. Set within the eastern corner of the Northumberland National Park, Hepple’s estate and distillery combine some of England’s cleanest waters, most ancient juniper, and wildest winds. Forming part of Rewilding Britain and the most northerly English estate in the network, ecological renewal is at the heart of Hepple’s work, rewilding the ecosystem through natural processes and light-touch management which seeks to restore the diversity of the landscape.
On the tour, you’ll discover the plants which go into Hepple Gin and spot some of the thriving wildlife which calls the landscape’s diverse habitats home – from peregrine falcons to adders, as well as the wild Exmoor ponies and highland cows which freely roam the hills. The walk will take a total of three hours, or guests can add a locally sourced picnic lunch to enjoy out in the wilds, extending the tour to four and half hours.
Seashore Safaris
Northumberland
One of the great joys of a seaside holiday is dabbling in a spot of rock pooling. Give your mini explorers the opportunity to learn more about the sea creatures and marine life with a private, ranger-guided seashore safari. Armed with nets, buckets and a waterproof seashore guide you’ll take a closer look at crabs, sea slugs, starfish, shrimps, anemones and seaweed, gleaning interesting facts about them and their natural habitats as you go.
Breakfast Safari
Scottish Borders
Experience the magic of a morning on the farm with a walking safari tour of a sublime Scottish Borders farm. Located in rolling pastures at the foot of the Cheviot Hills, you’ll enjoy a guided walk led by the resident farmer. Charming, friendly and a keen photographer, he’ll not only introduce you to the cattle and point out glimpses of local wildlife including roe deer, hare, birdlife and otters, but he’ll also show you the best places to capture them on camera. Following your safari, you’ll then be treated to a scrumptious breakfast of locally sourced bacon, eggs and homegrown berries, fruit and veg, which you can enjoy overlooking the farm if the weather is good!
Additional activities such as wild swimming, animal feeding or a tour of the gardens can be tacked on by request.
