National park bosses say it is one of the "most ambitious" projects of its kind in the UK.

A nature recovery project near Hadrian’s Wall aims to transform thousands of acres of farmland and forest to boost biodiversity and help farmers adapt to climate change.

Following a £750,000 grant from Defra, the Hadrian’s Wall Landscape Recovery Project will reconnect habitats, supporting species like curlews, otters and water voles.

The project stretches along the wall from Greenlee Lough to Bell Crag Flow and will include more than 11,000 acres (4451 hectares) of land, an area four times the size of Kielder Water.