Out for a walk, on your daily commute or visiting friends, on the way there you were probably surrounded by nature. We often take for granted our beautiful surroundings as we huddle against the cold or rush to get somewhere. However over the last few weeks, as the leaves fell and the frosts came, we encouraged people to stop, look around and snap some of Yorkshire’s fantastic heritage.

[quote]As part of our Yorkshire’s back garden campaign, we wanted to see your local natural heritage in its winter glory.[/quote]

As part of our Yorkshire’s back garden campaign, we wanted to see your local natural heritage in its winter glory. Whether the local park, riverside or the moors and dales, Yorkshire is full of amazing sights and species and we encouraged people to share their photos for our Christmas image competition.

The winning image

There were some great pictures from across Yorkshire, including Kirkbymoorside, Kirkstall Abbey in Leeds, Gordale Scar, York and Burnby Hall Gardens, but we are pleased to announce that the winner is Peter Roger's image of Britain's favourite bird, the robin nestling in the trees at Burnby Hall Gardens, Pocklington.

A big thank you to all our entrants and you can see more images from the runners up at our Winter Wonderland Flickr gallery.

Feel inspired?

 If you feel inspired and want to talk to us about your natural heritage project idea then get in touch. We’ve got grants starting from £3,000 for projects that will help to look after and share your community’s natural heritage. From bees and bugs to trees and plants, from riversides to cornfields, have you discovered the nature on your doorstep?

How to follow the campaign

To keep up to date with Yorkshire’s back garden, follow us on Twitter or keep an eye on the hashtag: #HLFnature.