On what the weatherman promises us will be another beautiful day, here are two stories about the great outside.

Amid all the gloom and doom about our natural world, York is home to a miraculous recovery. Ecologists were astounded to see a once in a century event close to York - from a plant believed to be extinct in the area.

It was in a place that Sir David Attenborough once said was "irreplaceable" and "must be protected" when it was threatened with destruction.

Alice Kavanagh can tell us what the marvel is.

Sir David Attenborough at Askham Bog

If the fine weather is inspiring you to spend the day enjoying our countryside and keeping fit, Molly Court may have just the idea you're looking for.

A cycle route in the heart of north Yorkshire has been crowned the best in Britain. Molly tells us where it is and why it is so good.