Denmark’s Ice Age Route Turns Ancient Landscapes Into a Cycling Trail

The Ice Age Route in Fjordlandet lets cyclists explore glacial landscapes, marshes, coasts, woodlands and small towns west of Copenhagen.

The Ice Age Route in Fjordlandet lets cyclists explore glacial landscapes, marshes, coasts, woodlands and small towns west of Copenhagen.

Denmark has more than 16,000 kilometres of dedicated cycling routes, connecting homes, schools, workplaces, waterfronts, neighbourhoods and nature.

Sweden has 30 national parks and more than 5,000 nature reserves, giving residents and visitors extensive access to forests, mountains, wetlands and coast.

Sweden’s recycling systems turn food waste into biogas and use waste-to-energy systems to support buses, homes and district heating.

The National Archives lists current resilience grants supporting improved collections care, security, access and new income routes for archives.

The Pride in Place programme offers long-term funding and support for hundreds of communities across Great Britain.

A funding programme offers support for historic buildings and heritage sites that matter to local communities.

Ireland will continue successful Corncrake LIFE actions through a new €4.35 million programme led by the National Parks and Wildlife Service.

NatureScot has produced conservation advice documents for European sites in Scotland, helping guide protection and management of important habitats.

NatureScot’s Peatland ACTION programme offered week-long training to help excavator drivers gain forest-to-bog restoration skills.