Yorkshire Farm star admits 'it's been difficult' as he opens up on double family loss

Yorkshire Farm star Jules Hudson admitted, "It's been difficult", as he opened up on a double family loss on the show.

The second season of the hit farming show is currently airing on Channel 5, and provides viewers with a behind the scenes look at Cannon Hall Farm in Yorkshire.

During Thursday's (July 10) episode, the farmers explored their woodland, and planted new trees for future generations.

Meanwhile, Jules embraced the healing power of nature with a walk in the Forest of Dean. While taking in the stunning woodland, the presenter addressed the challenges he faced in the space of a year.

"The Wye Valley and the Forest of Dean have long been my go-to place for some peace, serenity and me time," he began.

"It's been a difficult year, so today I've come here for a bit of woodland walk therapy."

Jules explained how much he enjoys taking woodland walks for his personal wellbeing, adding: "You don't have to get far into the forest before you start to appreciate what it can do."

He continued: "The smell of trees... Already I feel that all the things that trouble me are being left behind."

Taking a short break from walking, the 55-year-old presenter emotionally reflected on the death of his 93-year-old father and beloved Labrador, which have had a profound impact on him.

"This has been quite a year for me in one way or another. My father died almost a year to the day today. I don't think I've ever really come to terms with that or really grieved for him," he explained.

"One of the last times I came here, I had my youngest Labrador, Teddy, with me. Teddy's now no longer with us either, we've lost both of them. I found myself today almost looking round for him."

Jules added: "We just keep going, and we look to the sun and we look to the next sunrise."

The host later found an oak tree that provided him with comfort as he looked ahead to the future.

"[It's] older than I'll ever probably live to be. And yeah it's lost a few branches and some limbs over the years, but it's still striving upwards towards those blue skies and clouds above," he shared.

"Isn't that a great metaphor for life? Regardless of adversity, you just keep going."

A Yorkshire Farm airs on Channel 5