There’s no doubt about it - we live in a truly beautiful area.

And while we may be cooped up inside, nature hasn’t stopped because of the coronavirus pandemic and people are using their daily exercise as a chance to take more notice of their natural surroundings.

Here are just a few of the photos we’ve been sent in recent weeks of the beautiful scenes in and around Stamford, Rutland, Bourne and the Deepings. Click through the gallery to discover them.

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By Sandi Pollard

If you’ve taken a photo while you’re out and about on your daily exercise, why not send it to us to be published in your favourite newspaper?

E-mail high resolution images to: smeditor@stamfordmercury.co.uk.

Don’t forget to include your name, details of where the photo was taken and a contact phone number. We can’t wait to see your photos!

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