England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Mix of deciduous and evergreen trees surrounding the waters edge of Tarn Hows, a popular tourist destination once owned by Beatrix Potter and almost a totally artificial landmark. Tarn Hows was actually once two smaller tarns before previous owners merged the two and crafted the surrounding landscape to form the Tarn Hows we now know and love.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Birch trees reflected in Tarn Hows, a popular tourist destination once owned by Beatrix Potter and almost a totally artificial landmark. Tarn Hows was actually once two smaller tarns before previous owners merged the two and crafted the surrounding landscape to form the Tarn Hows we now know and love.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Birch trees reflected in Tarn Hows, a popular tourist destination once owned by Beatrix Potter and almost a totally artificial landmark. Tarn Hows was actually once two smaller tarns before previous owners merged the two and crafted the surrounding landscape to form the Tarn Hows we now know and love.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

England, Cumbria, Lake District National Park. Developing Fern Leaf in Grizedale Forest.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. A blanket of Ramson wild garlic in Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. A blanket of Ramson wild garlic in Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

England, Yorkshire, Yorkshire Dales National Park. The Strid flowing through Strid Wood, part of the Bolton Abbey Estate.

ENGLAND, Tyne & Wear, Holywell Dene. Woodland canopy in Holywell Dene, a popular pocket of forest near the Northumberland / Tyneside border.

ENGLAND, Tyne & Wear, Holywell Dene. Woodland canopy in Holywell Dene, a popular pocket of forest near the Northumberland / Tyneside border.

NORTHERN IRELAND, County Antrim, Giants Causeway. Waves crash against the hexagonal basalts rock formations of this world heritage site.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frost covered ferns growing in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Holywell Dene. Detail view of frosted vegetation / seed head located in Holywell Dene near Whitley Bay.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. Detail of frost coated Oak leaves on the forest floor of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. Detail of frost coated leaves on the forest floor of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

England, Northumberland, Plessey Woods Country Park. Detail of frost coated leaves on the forest floor of the Plessey Woods Country Park.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Carter Bar. Snow engulfed forest plantation near the Carter Bar England / Scotland border.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Bronze statue celebrating the historical hero of the coastal town of Eyemouth, Willie Spears (1812 – 1885). Willie became famous when he revolted against the Church of Scotland for the high taxes placed on the town’s fishermen and their catch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Eyemouth. Gale force winds create large swells in the North Sea, demonstrating the importance of the sea wall defences in place at Eyemouth Bay.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. A fresh snowfall transforms the humble Whitrope Burn.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Newcastleton. Newcastleton is a fine example of an 18th century planned village, located in the picturesque Liddesdale. Designed to a plan by William Keir of Whithaugh for the third Duke of Buccleuch, the streets and squares of the town are all based around a grid system offering ample open spaces.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. The felling of trees is a common sight in the borders region. The wild, open terrain of the region provides a number of suitable locations for the planting of forest plantations.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Smailholm Tower. The well preserved remains of Smailholm Tower. The location of the rectangular tower on a hilly outcrop ensures that it dominates the surrounding landscape for miles.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Liddesdale. Morning St Boswells. Poplar trees growing in the Mertoun Estate near the town of St Boswells.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Ettrick Valley. Forest plantation sandwiched between moors and land used for agriculture purposes.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Craik Forest. Early morning light softly illuminates a group of trees on the edge of the Craik Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Alemoor Loch. Mirror reflection of woodland in the still waters of the Alemoor Loch.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Alemore Loch. Sunrise reflected in the tranquil waters of the Alemoor Loch, a popular place for recreational fishing near the town of Hawick.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Craik Forest, Tima Water meanders through Craik Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Fast flowing stream shortly before it joins Borthwick Water near Roberton.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Hareheugh. Lone trees cling for survival on the rocky crags of Hareheugh.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Close up view of moss. The clean air and damp environment of the Scottish Borders provides a perfect growing environment for such plants.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Example of a traditional dry stone wall in Wauchope Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Moss covered tree and dry stone wall in Wauchope Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cragbank Woods. Deciduous trees found at Cragbank Woods National Nature Reserve. This protected woodland is the largest area of ancient Ash, Elm and Hazel woodland left in the Scottish Borders.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Wauchope Forest. Wind damaged tree covered in moss on the floor of a forest plantation in Wauchope Forest.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona Forest. Detail of a pine cone on a bed of moss.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona. A public footbridge crossing over the Kirk Burn in the forest of Cardrona.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Cardrona Forest. A forest path running through the Cardrona Forest, a mixed conifer woodland popular with hikers.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. Grand house located in forest plantation east of Gala Water.

Scotland, Scottish Borders. A breaking storm reveals a dusting of snow on the Moorfoot Hills. The popular Glentress forest can be seen in the foreground.

Scotland, Scottish Borders, Thornielee Forest. Close up view of a wooden sculpture in the Thornielee forest, part of the Tweed valley Forest park located in the main woodland corridor between Peebles and Selkirk.