10 of the best easy rural escapes from UK cities

These UK nature sites, from a new book, Wild and Free, offer abundant wildlife within an hour's drive of a city or town, making them perfect for a day trip o Share your favourite wild UK escape in the commentsThese locations have been chosen with several criteria in mind. They are all free to enter, they all have good wildlife for at least part of the year, and are all within an hour's drive of a large town or city. Many are off the beaten track, or at least low profile, without signposts or a website, and that is a deliberate choice. One of the great joys of Britain is its profusion of unheralded nooks and crannies. Many of these sites are nature reserves, lovingly preserved and looked after. They deserve more recognition. Continue reading...