Outdoor Gallery

What do you like most about the English landscape? It may be the rolling farmland, the wide range of rivers, the coastline, the mountains or the village greens. It could be the small hamlets, historic towns or cosmopolitan cities offering green space in the most unlikely corners. Whatever your preference, our landscape includes urban, rural and coastal countryside, and more of it is accessible to us than ever before.

Photo Gallery

Man photographing the view across the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean ©britainonview/Adrian Houston

Whatever you use to take your photos, whether it’s a top of the range SLR camera, a trusty compact, the latest digital or your mobile phone, we want you to send us your pictures so we can feature them in our photo gallery. We're looking for all kinds of photographs that depict the richness of England's countryside, from breathtaking views of meandering rivers or sunlit mountains to close-ups of flowers and wildlife in action.

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By The Water

Great Gable and Wastwater ©Countryside Agency/Mike Williams

Maybe it’s because we’re surrounded by it, but virtually everyone enjoys being by water in some shape or form. Find out aboutpublic access to the coast and waterways.

Find out about Coastal Access

Protected Landscapes

Swaledale, North Yorkshire ©Countryside Agency/Derry Brabbs

England’s countryside is blessed with a wealth of breathtaking landscapes. Protecting them means we can keep them that way.

Learn about landscapes

Close To Home

©Countryside Agency/Tessa Bunney

Wherever you live in England, there’s always a green corner close to you.

Visit a green space near you

Woodland

North Downs Way ©Countryside Agency

There are thousands of hectares of woodland in England for you to enjoy, whether it’s for walking, cycling or horse riding.

Enjoy England's woodland