Take a 'forest shower': 10 ways to reconnect with nature on your doorstep in towns and cities

Tree showers, mindful eating and cloud watching can all help us appreciate the wild, says an expert.

'Take your shoes and socks off to get a full sensory experience.' Pictures: Helen Rook/PA

In her new book Urban Wild: 52 Ways To Find Wildness On Your Doorstep, nature lover and teacher Helen Rook offers a plethora of ideas on how you can reconnect with nature even if you live in a city. Here, she offers 10 tips on how you can go wild in an urban environment, without going too far afield.

1. Take a tree shower