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Clusters of snowdrops are springing up across the places we care for, and what a welcome sight they are. Head to our website for our recommendations on where to spot them over the coming weeks. #nationaltrust

Places can give us a sense of calm, and we certainly feel peaceful looking at our #NTchallenge winner this week. We asked which #placesmatter to you along with your photos of *places you feel inspired* and were treated to this beautiful sunset over Wheal Coates from @marksowden. Come back on Friday when we’ll be posting another #NTchallenge. #NationalTrust

A view of the Brisons from Priest’s Cove at Cape Cornwall. Standing firm against the elements, the rock formations are an important breeding ground for seabirds. #nationaltrust

Places make us feel alive, offer an escape, and bring us together. For this week’s #NTchallenge we’d love to see *places you feel inspired*. It might be a spectacular view, somewhere with a fascinating history which makes you feel rooted, or a place you look forward to returning with family and friends. Let us know which #placesmatter to you and why. Just add the #NTchallenge hashtag to your photos from today until Monday. Only photos uploaded to Instagram from now until Monday are eligible - any photo taken and tagged is eligible to be posted (along with the copy) on our Instagram channel and our other social channels; like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Watch out on Monday for the winner and five runners up. #nationaltrust

A windswept cormorant coming in to land at Pentire, Cornwall. #nationaltrust

There’s nothing like a chilly walk to blow away the cobwebs, to feel refreshed and ready for the year. Thanks to Andrew B for this shot of the Lily Pond at Nymans in West Sussex. #PlacesMatter #nationaltrust

200 years since the Peterloo Massacre, we’re exploring the places in our landscape which are important symbols of passion and protest. Through a series of events and exhibitions this year, we’ll be telling the remarkable stories of people who came together to have their voices heard, those who fought for the rights of ordinary people and the sites we care for that remain places of modern pilgrimage today. Find out more on our website. #nationaltrust

Can you name the place these other-worldly rock formations call home? #nationaltrust

For last week’s #NTchallenge we asked you to share your photos for *nature is my gym*, congratulations to our winner @sharples_hazel, using the winding trails of Scafell Pike in Cumbria as her own personal trail running route.
Are you considering running a marathon or half marathon this year? Help us continue to look after the places you love by running one for us. Just search ‘run a marathon’ on our website. #nationaltrust

With over 780 miles of coastline under our care, we’re making sure it’s well protected thanks to your visits and support. #nationaltrust

Forged by fire and ice, the Langdales are dramatic to say the least. #nationaltrust

For those making this their healthiest year yet, try our #ntchallenge this weekend, *nature is my gym*. This could be your best running route, cycle trail or walking spot, the choice is yours. Just add the #NTchallenge hashtag to your photos from today until Monday. Only photos uploaded to Instagram from now until Monday are eligible - any photo taken and tagged is eligible to be posted (along with the copy) on our Instagram channel and our other social channels; like Twitter, Facebook and Tumblr. Watch out on Monday for the winner and five runners up. No prizes, this one’s just for fun! We’ll start this off with a snap of this jogger getting in an early run at Branscombe Beach. #nationaltrust

Herds of grazing highland cattle and konik ponies help manage new habitats @wickenfennt. #nationaltrust

Image: James. B

It’s time to announce our first #NTchallenge winner of 2019, @g_pics68. Along with @CotswoldOutdoor we asked for *awe-inspiring views* and this photo of the sun setting behind the Cragside Estate didn’t disappoint. Come back on Friday when we’ll be announcing another #NTchallenge theme.

Happy New Year- the sun rises for the first time in 2019 over the lake at Blickling. Where are you looking forward to visiting this year? #nationaltrust

Feel the frost nipping at your toes and nose in the sunk garden @hintonampnernt. #nationaltrust

Winter sunlight streams through the trees at Trelissick, Cornwall. Are you going walking this weekend?
Thanks to Hilary D using @LumixUK for the image. #nationaltrust

It’s been a year of unusual weather with raging storms and seesawing temperatures affecting the wildlife at the places we care for. From flourishing seal pup numbers to thriving moths, head to our website for our full wildlife review of 2018. #nationaltrust

The places we look after have some truly remarkable winter gardens. Will you be out exploring before the new year? #nationaltrust

Christmas with all the trimmings.
It’s thanks to your continued support that we can care for these special places through all the seasons. What more could we wish for?
Photo: Jana E, @Charlecotepark
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