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In this issue

BRAEMAR GATHERING
CS Join burly caber-tossers and lithe kilted dancers as they compete in the most prestigious Highland Games.

PLAN YOUR COUNTRY YEAR
CS Fill your diary with 26 don’t-miss events, anniversaries, films, books and natural spectacles for 2026.

TOP 10 GETAWAY ISLANDS
CS Escape to the most magical specks around the British Isles, replete with ancient marvels and wildlife wonders

BRITAIN’S NATURAL WONDERS
CS Discover how celestial shows, animal encounters and bird displays can inspire joy and boost connections with nature

The UK's best walking festivals

Walking festivals offer wonderful, sociable ways to discover far-flung locations and those closer to your doorstep. They'll motivate you to get out and walk, whether it's for a stroll through a vineyard or longer hikes over hilly terrain

2 mins

SCIENTISTS FREEZE BUTTERFLY EGGS IN WORLD-FIRST EXPERIMENT

Scientists hope new breeding methods can pull the British swallowtail butterfly back from the brink

1 mins

STRIKING BIRD BREEDS IN UK FOR FIRST TIME IN 27 YEARS

A pair of hoopoes raised young in Leicestershire and Rutland - the first confirmed breeding in the UK since 1996

2 mins

'MEGAFARMS' FAILING TO DECLARE POLLUTION IMPACTS

Local councils are kept in the dark over potentially devastating climate impacts of new 'megafarms', says a new report

2 mins

A NATURAL DETECTIVE

Natural navigator Tristan Gooley has spent a lifetime observing the fascinating clues of the natural world

2 mins

A FIERY NORDIC KNEES-UP

The Shetland Islands celebrates its Viking heritage in a flamboyant, flaming series of events that brighten the dark winter months

3 mins

Plough pudding

Bring in the new year with this hearty savoury pudding, a traditional Norfolk favourite

4 mins

Foot and mouth devastated rural Britain. It could happen again

When the new year is welcomed in, we hope for good fortune in the months that lie ahead. But 25 years ago, right across the British countryside, good fortune was nowhere to be seen. Instead, 2001 was to be one of the blackest years ever, as an unexpected epidemic of foot and mouth disease swept the land.

3 mins

To avoid heartbreak, we must develop new methods of cultivation

The start of a new year is the perfect time to look ahead and think about our hopes and ambitions for the coming 12 months. I’m not a great fan of New Year’s resolutions - they’re far too easily broken - so consider this a personal wish-list for 2026.

2 mins

Discover BRAEMAR

Heading to the Braemar Gathering in Scotland's wild north, Matt Havercroft rubs shoulders with royalty, heavies and nimble-footed dancers at this prestigious event in the Highland Games calendar

8 mins

TOP 10 GETAWAY ISLANDS

Escape life's everyday stresses and experience incredible wildlife on these invigorating island escapes

9 mins

The power of eight

In 2025, UK waters were invaded by hordes of common octopus. Could such 'blooms' become more regular and what might be the impact?

8 mins

In search of natural wonders

Whether it's to reduce stress or feel a greater connection to the natural world, more of us are seeking awe-inspiring displays of nature. But where can you capture these magical moments and can you do it impact-free?

6 mins

Footpath faeries

From the cliffs of Cornwall to Scotland's western isles, committed volunteers are giving their time to keep the nation's trails safe.

6 mins

Conquer triathlon

Triathlon isn't just for super-fit athletes. With a wealth of shorter distance events for all ages and abilities, there's no better time to get started on your multisport journey

3 mins

Dog DNA tests

How reliable are DNA kits for revealing your dog's breed, exercise needs and potential health risks? Mel Sherwood puts three to the test

8 mins

Permissive paths are a precarious privilege we shouldn't abuse

I've always loved a 'permissive path' - a route across private land that the owner, manager or tenant has decided voluntarily to open to all. It's always seemed like the nicest of invitations. A surprise, a welcome, a generous act, as well as an implied pact between walker and landowner: here is a safe route to use, responsibly. The direct opposite of “get off my land”, it is the action of a farmer or land manager interested in and part of their wider community.

2 mins

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BBC Countryfile Magazine Description:

Publisher: Our-Media-Ltd

Category: Lifestyle

Language: English

Frequency: Monthly

Countryfile Magazine inspires you to explore forgotten corners of the great British countryside and provides knowledge of the people and wildlife that inhabit it. We want to tempt you into trying new things, seek out new places and make the most of Britain’s beautiful landscapes.