GO WILD IN THE ISLES

1 RED SQUIRRELS in the Yorkshire Dales

■ Star attraction This native species is now rare in Britain, with only 161,000 left, but there is a thriving population in the Widdale Squirrel Reserve, in the Dales.

■ Why go? Up-close views of the red squirrels, which are surprisingly tolerant of people, according to Yorkshire Dales wildlife conservation officer Ian Court: “They’ve learnt you’re not a threat and you don’t disturb them.”

■ What else will I see? There's plenty of other species to spot while you’re here, including badgers, hedgehogs, buzzards, bullfinches and even lizards.

■ Where to stay Honeycott Caravan Park and Holiday Cottage, Hawes DL8 3LH, www.honeycott.co.uk.

2 BEAVERS in east devon

■ Star attraction There are 25 busy beavers in the River Otter near Otterton – you can watch