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BBC Countryfile Magazine
Singing with nightingales
As the sun sets over a Sussex woodland, folk singer Sam Lee leads a small group of curious people to listen to the rare and beautiful song of the nightingale
4 min |
April 2023
BBC Countryfile Magazine
BORN TO RUN
A glimpse of the lightning-bolt that is a running hare is one of Britain's most thrilling wildlife encounters. Adele Brand takes us deeper into the world of this magnificent mammal
4 min |
April 2023
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DISCOVER WILD ISLE OF MAN
From rugged sea cliffs and green glens to enchanting kelp forests and horse mussel reefs, the Isle of Man offers lovers of the wild - and wildlife - an escape like no other. Islander Fiona Gell reveals what makes this microcosm of the British Isles so special
9 min |
April 2023
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Nicola Chester
The power of books to connect us to landscapes and other people is stronger than ever
2 min |
April 2023
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A view from the farm
THE RIGHT BALANCE IS CRUCIAL FOR REWILDING PLANS
2 min |
April 2023
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TOP 7 WALKS IN NATIONAL PARKS
From epic mountain climbs to tranquil seaside strolls, Danny Graham reveals his favourite national park trails
2 min |
March 2023
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A WILD ISLAND ADVENTURE
From the streets of Scotland's second city to the summit of an island fell, in just a few short hours, Joe Pontin enjoys an exhilarating escape
2 min |
March 2023
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GREAT RIDGE RAMBLE
With stunning views, cosy pubs and cafés, plus a historic ruin, this exhilarating Peak District path delivers everything you could hope for in a classic country walk, enthuses Tim Bates
1 min |
March 2023
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HIDDEN TREASURE
Sheltered by Fairlight Cliffs, Pett Level Beach in Sussex is a favourite spot for quiet family adventures, says Tanya Jackson
1 min |
March 2023
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THE LURE OF THE WILD
Purple Arctic-Alpine flowers and bluebells colour a craggy habitat that’s home to one of the Brecon Beacons wildest views, says
4 min |
March 2023
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A rare breed
With their webbed feet, supersensitive noses and abundant energy, otterhounds were perfectly adapted to track their prey, but the dog is now disappearing in Britain. Luc ap Rolant asks, can they survive?
5 min |
March 2023
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Shore start
Once a week, all year round, a group of lucky children from Northumberland swap their classroom for a day on the beach. This natural setting provides a great way to learn, writes Caro Giles
5 min |
March 2023
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Our greatest adventures
It's the 200th issue of BBC Countryfile Magazine - and the perfect opportunity for us to share our favourite discoveries and explorations over the past 15 years
9 min |
March 2023
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Blackbird magic
As days lengthen and winter recedes, the blackbird's gorgeous liquid voice joins the dawn chorus. But how much do we really know of this familiar garden songster? Nicola Chester reveals the hidden life of the blackbird
5 min |
March 2023
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DISCOVER THE DART
From the coast to its source on wild moorland, Ben Lerwill journeys up the delightful River Dart, by boat, train and finally on foot
6 min |
March 2023
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FARMING THE WILD WAY
Dave Hamilton visits the farm of BBC Radio Norfolk presenter Chris Skinner, who has spent the past 10 years transforming a struggling farm near Norwich into a wildlife haven
2 min |
September 2022
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HEILAN COOS AND HEATHER HONEY
Simon Whaley explores a variety of Scottish harvests on this spectacular Speyside estate
1 min |
September 2022
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AGRICULTURAL EXTRAVAGANZA
For more than 150 years, this Northumberland country show has symbolised the closing of the agricultural year and the time for hill farmers to begin preparations for winter, says Anthony Toole
1 min |
September 2022
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LAND OF HAFOD AND HENDRE
From the primitive days of Neolithic farming to today's diversified land use, this valley in north-west Wales is a microcosm of agriculture's journey through the ages, says Julie Brominicks
1 min |
September 2022
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TASTE OF THE SUBTROPICAL
Set sail across the Atlantic Ocean to the tiny island of St Martin's, where a six-mile walk culminates at one of Britain's most picturesque vineyards, says Sian Lewis
2 min |
September 2022
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DAY OUT: Llanerchaeron, Ceredigion OH, TO HEAR A PIG SNORE...
The serenity of this farm is infectious; the sounds, smells and textures of the surrounding countryside spill into the yard, the workshops and the house, which in turn envelop you, says Julie Brominicks
1 min |
September 2022
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WONDER WEED
From one miraculous plant, we can make food, clothing, rope, paper, fuel and even building materials. It flourishes in British soils and could help save the planet. There's just one problem: it's cannabis
6 min |
September 2022
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Lost village
On the shores of Loch Broom in the north-west Highlands lie the crumbling remains of an abandoned village. Richard Else meets a local man determined to uncover the full story of Inverlael Glen- and bring a terrible injustice to light
6 min |
September 2022
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Dassling dahlias
Flamboyant, vibrant and exuberant, the dahlia is the late-summer flower of cottage gardens and country-house borders. It's come a long way from its wild origins in the hills of Mexico, writes Susie White
6 min |
September 2022
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TOWN VS COUNTRY
Growing up on a farm then working in the city has given Anna Jones a rare insight into the gulf of understanding between urban and rural Britain. But where does this divide originate and can it be healed?
6 min |
September 2022
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BUFFALO COUNTRY
In the soft green pastures of the Somerset Levels, you may be surprised to see an exotic creature quietly grazing. What are water buffalo doing here? Steph Wetherell investigates
5 min |
September 2022
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DISCOVER WILD ISLANDS
Amanda Thomson escapes to the spectacular Hebridean isles of Eigg and Uist, where seabirds soar above silver shores
10 min |
September 2022
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GREAT RAILWAY ADVENTURES
Climb aboard a train this summer and journey through some of Britain's most majestic countryside, from Scotland's Highland coast to the quiet hills and vales of the Cotswolds
10+ min |
August 2022
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Explore the Isle of Man
Nestled in the Irish Sea, this enchanting Unesco Biosphere Reserve is a place where people and nature entwine to create stories to last a lifetime
3 min |
August 2022
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Walk in CONQUEROR COUNTRY
Almost 1,000 years ago, on these now sleepy fields, war raged. Sam Pyrah explores the idyllic 1066 Country Walk, through countryside once plundered by invading Norman troops
5 min |