They are all category winners and shortlisted photos from Landscape Photographer of the Year competitions

From the Peak District to Essex via North Wales, they are images bathed in quality. They show delicately frosted vegetation, autumnal canals, cascading rivers and twisted old trees 

The Japanese practice of ‘forest bathing’ – which involves walking through a forest at a gentle pace for two hours or more – is said to relieve anxiety.

If that’s the case, then starring at these amazing pictures of woodland scenes in England and Wales might get you half way there.

They are all category winners and shortlisted pictures from past Landscape Photographer of the Year competitions.

This year’s contest is now accepting entries, until July 7. And so conversely, for would-be entrants, looking at these pictures might actually raise stress levels, because they show how tough the competition is likely to be.

Either way, they’re captivating.

From the Peak District to Essex via North Wales, they are images bathed in quality. 

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Lizzie Shepherd’s skills are in no doubt. This is her superb shot of Guisecliff, Nidderdale, in North Yorkshire

The Grand Union Canal in Solihull, West Midlands – a belt-and-braces name, but here looking other-worldly

Woodland at Aymestrey, North Herefordshire, takes on an ethereal glow in this image by Rob Scamp

The River Conwy flowing through Fairy Glen, near Betws-y-Coed, North Wales – captured by Paul Bullen

A wonderful pathway in Ashridge, Hertfordshire, called Lady’s Walk, captured by Damian Ward