Hidden Gems Of The British Countryside By Here are the ultimate parks, forests, beaches and hiking trails for a socially distanced dose of nature this season – unveiled by shoemakers Clarks! Life has undoubtedly been turned upside down because of COVID-19. From learning to bake bread to moving out of cities, adapting to the ‘new normal’ has seen millions of people in the UK find new ways to keep busy. The stunning summer made getting outside a breeze. However in winter, getting that daily walk in suddenly feels less appealing. Enter friluftsliv: a Norwegian concept that means “a commitment to celebrating time outdoors, no matter the weather forecast.” And rightfully so. Regularly spending time outdoors in nature has huge benefits for our health and wellbeing. In fact, in a 2019 study, scientists found that spending just 20 minutes a day in nature reduces stress.