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With the British winter in full-swing it’s hard to imagine going for a hike at all, let alone wearing nothing but your birthday suit.

But South African couple Lauren and Liam Cornell have been bonding over naked hikes across the country.

And to add to the fun, the professional photographers decided to document their exhibitionist expeditions on Instagram, gaining over 47,000 along the way with their joint profile “Searching 4 Eden”.

Speaking of their adventures, Lauren, 39, explained how she and her husband, 34, hoped to “recapture the innocence and freedom of being a child” with their artwork.

On the topic, the nudist said: “'We are obviously very aware that most people think of nudity in a sexual context, which is not at all why we do it.

“It's really much more about feeling natural within nature and tapping into that sense of being wild and free.”

She continued: “The fact that I can do that with my husband and soul mate makes it all the more special.”

The couple met while working on a farm outside Cape Town in 2006, and finally tied the knot 10 years later in 2016.

(Image: INSTAGRAM/SEARCHING4EDEN)

Although Lauren and Liam share a love for wildlife photography, the pair decided to delve into naked photography, mixing their art with their passion for hiking.

But nude walks can be treacherous in South Africa, with Lauren noting: “Snakes are a real worry, as in South Africa, we have adders and cobras - both of which have venomous bites.”

She continues: “Other people can also be a concern, because South Africa is still quite conservative and wandering around naked can provoke strange reactions from some people - so we have to make sure we are quite far away from most of the hiking trails.”

But in spite of this, Lauren and her husband plan to continue letting it all hang out and recommend everyone try out naked hiking.