Sustainable adventures in Britain: coast and countryside

Choose an eco-friendly stay – with 100% renewable energy, rainwater harvesting and electric car chargers.

Feel the beat of Wales’ Green Man Festival with live music, literature and arts that’ll satisfy any party-goer.

A fine-dining ethos that brings sustainability to the table.

Take a look inside these magnificent equine sculptures, before hitting the nearby hiking and cycling trails.

This tiny farmhouse is big on escape. Located at the foothills of Mount Snowdon (Yr Wyddfa), it creates all its own power.

With its bounty of superb local produce, this community market is a must-visit for foodies.

This legendary gathering is on every music-lover’s bucket list – featuring a star-studded mix of music, comedy, theatre and more.

For wildlife-filled hikes and invigorating road trips, look to this natural reserve in the south-west of Scotland.

Enjoy locally sourced cuisine and organic wines in a Georgian country house.

With moonlit walks, workshops, stargazing and more, celebrate the International Dark Sky Status of the North York Moors.

Hike, cycle and run through this 8,500-acre woodland, in the North York Moors National Park.

A 250-mile (415km) adventure cycling loop, exploring the Yorkshire coast and North York Moors National Park.

Enjoy a low-impact meal at renowned sustainable restaurant, Angela’s of Margate.

On the Kent coast lies Dungeness – a vast shingle beach and nature reserve, which is home to an enormous variety of plants, wildlife, birds and bees.

Learn the secrets of Anglesey’s top-quality salt, on a surprising behind-the-scenes adventure.

Ethically sourced seafood and veggie plates served alongside organic wines.

Take a tour of Kent’s artisan brewery, Copper Rivet Distillery, in Chatham’s historic Dockyard.

Located in Shilton and Southrop, these self-catering retreats have won awards for their eco credentials.

With its spa, restaurant, cookery school and food hall, this is the perfect balance of nature and luxury.

There are lots of famous faces who live nearby, so keep an eye out while you shop.

Take one of Britain’s most beautiful walks, on the Cotswold Way National Trail, from Chipping Campden to Bath.

This wildlife reserve and centre reveals the hidden world of insects, and even features a bug restaurant.

Found less than a mile off the Pembrokeshire coast, head to Skomer to watch wildlife including puffins, seals and razorbills.

From berries to mushrooms, feast on Northumberland’s natural bounty on these terrifically tasty foraging trips.

Join a foraging tour for a low-impact supper, or follow the bee-utiful St Davids Pollinator Trail.

Spot puffins, seals, dolphins and more, on a cruise around one of Britain’s foremost wildlife reserves.

Offering sustainability workshops and guided tours by donation, this pioneering green community is fascinating to explore.

Featuring log-burning stoves, original oak beams and all the modern perks you could wish for.

Explore the beach and shore on a rockpool safari to seek out clams and cockles on the mud flats.

This soulful festival is all about tapping into the greater consciousness and opening your mind.

Get stuck into surfing, mountain biking, hiking and SUP, or kick back with a pair of binoculars.

Right in the heart of the Cairngorms National Park, this eco-friendly bolthole sleeps up to six people.

To see rare Scottish wildlife up close, visit Abernethy National Nature Reserve in the Cairngorms National Park.