Mysterious gaps in the treetops, woodland internet and the magic of mushrooms - five things to look out for on your next forest walk.

Master the soundtrack to the forest with the Woodland Trust guide to British birdsong. Sound files and written descriptions mean you'll be picking out a Dunnock's "tseep" and a Bluetit's "chur" in no time. Assuming you aren'talready.

We’re not sure if Men With The Pot is about food or meditation, but their slow, wordless videos of outdoor cooking will leave you in a happy (if hungry) place.

Treehugging is good for you and we can not only prove it, but help you try it. While we'd recommend a few days away in nature, here are five great spots near major UK cities, for easy treehugging day trips