Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Lifestyle
Guardian community team

People in the UK: why do you love spending time in nature?

Cyclists enjoying the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail near Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire.
Cyclists enjoying the Forest of Dean Family Cycle Trail near Cannop, Coleford, Gloucestershire. Photograph: Stephen Dorey/Gloucestershire/Alamy

As summer comes and our gardens, parks and woodlands burst into life, many of us are heading outdoors.

Scientific evidence shows how vitally important greenery and the natural world are for our mental and physical wellbeing.

But access to outdoor space is limited for many who need it most, including a significant proportion of young people.

We would like to hear from people about why they love being outside in nature. Do you have a favourite memory of being in the great outdoors from your childhood, or more recently, to share? Why do you think it is so important for people to spend time outdoors?

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.