King Of Bright Water

Gavin Maxwell, the man behind one of our greatest nature stories, found his inspiration and purpose in the Highlands. Mark Rowe explores his life and legacy.

Flower Power

Would you like gorgeous fresh cut flowers all summer? All you need is a handful of seed, a spare patch of soil, and five minutes a day.

New Life On The Farm

Witness the miracle of birth by visiting a working farm during lambing season. Ali Wood takes a flock of excited children to see and hear the pitter patter of tiny sheep.

Man Of The Lakes

As Gardeners’ Question Time reaches its 70th anniversary, its chair Eric Robson discusses his admiration for Alfred Wainwright and his passion for the Lake District fells.

Sara Maitland

Why do country men of a certain type sport brightly coloured trousers?

Little Monsters

Once seen as a menace, bats are now a protected species and old churches have long proved a favourite roosting spot. Can a new initiative persuade people that having bats in the belfry is actually a good thing? Mark Hillsdon finds out

John Craven

Farmers Struggling to find seasonal workers

Consulting The Coracle

In a quest to learn more about Britain’s traditional boats, Mary-Ann Ochota attempts to master an ancient craft on a wild Welsh river

Gilded Trees Over Wild Water

Cameron McNeish pulls on his boots and steps into a reclaimed forest, climbing through trees of golden larch, towering Scots pine and magnificent mountain ash in search of a roaring Cairngorms cascade 

Sara Maitland

Celebrate a rural regeneration success story at the Wigtown Book Festival

Discover Wild Lakeland

The Lake District is more than just a pretty face – conservationists have been working hard to restore stunning wilderness to this national park. Immerse yourself in Cumbria’s greatest natural spectacles this autumn, says writer Karen Lloyd

The Otter Spotter

You are more likely to see an otter today in the UK than ever before, yet their elusive nature still makes them a difficult spot.

My Country Side- Martin Noble

British Sea Power’s guitarist discusses the influence of the land on the band’s music, the decorative charm of squash and the unsung genius of gate-locking mechanisms

Little Bay Of Beauty

Pack your bucket, spade and an inflatable beach ball for some good old-fashioned seaside fun in the capital of the western Highlands, says Fergal MacErlean

Discover A Song Of Suffolk

Magnificent nature reserves, huge skies and a wild, open coast. Welcome to the quiet drama of Suffolk in autumn, says Mark Cocker

What On Earth Has Happened To All Our Brideways?

Hugh Thomson takes a mule across the country to find that off-road travel on horseback is a mounting challenge

A Miller's Tale

Enjoy an absorbing autumnal amble en route to a striking post-industrial landscape veiled by Peak District woodland, says Neil Coates

Discover the Wildside of the Cotswolds

Forget golden stone and chocolate-box charm, says Ellie Harrison.Behind the glossy rural glamour of Gloucestershire lies great untamed beauty – swathes of ancient land thrumming with raw nature.You just have to know where to find it...

Adam's Best Friends

The Countryfile farmer recalls how the dogs of his childhood led to a lifelong affection for canine companions

Sara Maitland

Why do we pine for Christmas trees at this time of year?

Fact And Fiction- The Real Robin

This red-breasted bird is closely associated with the festive season. Yet, as naturalist Stephen Moss reveals in his new book, our cute Christmas companion has a far darker and more fascinating side

The South Downs

Chalk hills roll and plunge into frosty combes, cool mists swirl around wooded slopes and cosy villages await winter wanderers. Pull on your boots and scarf to explore the South Downs this January.

Walking With​​​​​​​ Wolves

Matt Maynard goes on the trail of wolves in Sweden, and asks – what is the interaction between these resurging predators and rural communities? And what does the Swedish example say about wolves returning close to our own door?

Secrets Of The Hillforts

Ancient earthworks steeped in mystery wind around the summits of many prominent British hills. Who built these strange structures, and why?

Walk: South Stack, Anglesey Avian Adventure

Julie Brominicks takes to the cli s of north-west Wales, a dramatic coastline where great northern divers surf wild waves and Arctic skuas bravely soar.

A Vet's Guide To Country Dogs

After two decades of working as a rural veterinary surgeon, mostly at James Herriot’s old North Yorkshire practice in Thirsk, Julian Norton has learned a thing or two about dogs. Here he shares some tales and useful tips...

Discover Southern Bliss

When winter days are at their darkest, summer seems a long way off. Cheer yourself up with daydreams of a perfect seaside break, walking the shores of Cornwall’s Lizard Peninsula.

Fragile Beauty

The delicate avocet is a now common sight on Britain’s coasts but it took an accident of wartime and a top secret mission to rescue this graceful bird from extinction.

Lament Of The Nightingale

That song – beautiful, fluting, magical – has entranced listeners for thousands of years. But the nightingales’ call is growing fainter, and these guardians of the dark are facing their last stand.

All Together for the Furry Dance...

Every May, thousands of people take to streets of Helston for a Cornish festival that’s “bigger than Christmas”. Ian Vince explains the strange fascination of an ancient rite.