The countryside, nature and farm life

The most frequently mentioned source of love for the area is its natural setting - fields, woods, farms and open countryside, along with the wildlife and views that come with them. Many respondents mention this before anything else, and several describe very specific local details. 

• “It’s in the countryside so there are lots of fields and forests to walk my dog and cycle in” 

• “cows and horses and um the fields” 

• “The countryside on a clear day creates great views and the walking paths through the woodland areas are great to go exploring down.” 

• “I love living in the countryside but also being in driving distance of cities.” 

• “the beautiful scenery and wildlife and the friendly people” 

• “Huge amount of plums”