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BBC Countryfile Magazine
Britain's best archaeological finds
Wherever you walk in Britain, beneath your feet there may lurk remnants of a long-vanished civilisation. History buff Dixe Wills goes on a tour of his favourite discoveries
2 min |
History Special 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Responsible dog ownership is crucial for a healthy, harmonious countryside
Our local dog trainer, Colin Thomas, is about to retire and we are bereft. There won't be a dry eye in the arena on the farm at his last training session.
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Q&A The big questions answered
\"Fermentation gives sourdough its characteristic tangy flavour and chewiness\"
10+ min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
DEFY ageing
Growing older brings changes in the way your body works, some of which can reduce your quality of life. We have strategies to help you stay healthier for longer
3 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
The future of farming
Our food systems are under huge pressure and major change is on its way. In the first of our future of farming series, we report from the Oxford Farming Conference to see how the agricultural world is facing the headwinds
7 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
NOW GO THERE
Fi Darby on where to eat, sleep and visit on Dartmoor
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
DAUGHTERS OF THE SOIL
After many centuries mostly in supporting roles, women in agriculture are becoming more visible. In her new exhibition, visual artist and farm labourer Joanne Coates chronicles the everyday lives of female farmers
1 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Hero of the hedgerow
Once a dying craft, hedgelaying is in the throes of a revival. West Country woodsman and tamer of thorn and briar Paul Lamb is on a mission to keep centuries-old methods alive
6 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Riding the rails
In his latest book, Nige Tassell travelled to the end of the line on 16 routes across Britain, discovering just how vital our railways still are to locals and tourists alike. And all without a single delay...
6 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Secret Dartmoor
Romantic tors, ancient history, friendly pubs, waterfalls and pretty villages – Dartmoor National Park offers the perfect escape. Fi Darby reveals the moor's hidden delights
7 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Your countryside
HAVE YOUR SAY ON RURAL ISSUES
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Power of the path
With the film adaptation of The Salt Path incoming, Vivienne Crow chats to author Raynor Winn on how the book changed her life and what it's like to see Gillian Anderson play her on the big screen
7 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
TOP 10 BRITAIN'S TOUGHEST CHALLENGES
Prepare to be amazed and inspired by these extreme tests of mind and body, plus some easier alternatives
7 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
COLOSSAL IRON AGE HOARD FOUND BY DETECTORIST
Chariots, cauldrons and ceremonial spears – over 800 items unearthed in Yorkshire alter our perceptions of ancient Britain
1 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Eat more wild venison and do the countryside a favour
Are you partial to a decent pint and enjoy the atmosphere of a great British pub? Then chances are you've quenched your thirst in The White Hart.
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Honey and herb-infused vinegar
As just a teaspoonful of honey represents the lifetime’s work of a dozen bees, fermentation expert Rachel de Thample has a recipe that makes the most of this ‘liquid gold’
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
WILD BEAVERS LEGALLY RELEASED IN ENGLISH RIVERS
The Eurasian beaver is returning to English waterways after centuries of absence following a Government decision to allow wild releases under licence
1 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
UK'S BIGGEST WILDLIFE ROAD BRIDGE SET FOR GLOUCESTERSHIRE
The green bridge has been designed to be a ‘commuting corridor’ for wildlife as part of plans to boost nature along the UK’s major roads
1 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
BIRD SONG HAS LOCAL 'DIALECTS', STUDY SHOWS
An analysis of more than 100,000 bird songs shows diversity enriches an avian community's 'music scene'
1 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
BELTANE
A flamboyant Celtic festival of fire and fertility, Beltane is a traditional celebration of spring's bounty and the lengthening of the days, writes Pat Kinsella
3 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Science reveals the truth about the English nightingale's plight
Nightingales, those glorious heralds of summer, really don’t have much to sing about.
3 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
FOR THE LOVE OF NATURE
Radio and TV presenter, journalist and author Vick Hope is the latest face to join the Countryfile team
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Wild fishing on remote beaches
If you're looking to cast yourself away for a few hours along Britain's scenic fringes, Kevin Adams, author of a new guide to wild angling, suggests seven shores for an exciting catch
2 min |
May 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
TOP 10 BEAUTIFUL WALKING TRAILS
Planning a major hike this year? We reveal the UK's most beautiful long-distance paths to explore in 2025
9 min |
March 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Free to feel good
We know time outdoors makes you feel better, but if you have a disability, getting out there isn't always easy. That's why charities like the Calvert Trust aim to give everyone the freedom of the countryside.
5 min |
March 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Vanishing fog
As new findings suggest fog may be disappearing from our world, Fergus Collins meets fog chaser Laura Pashby who treasures its power to transform landscapes - and ourselves
8 min |
March 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Smithfield's closure will be the end of an era, but it still has a future
What connects the great Victorian novelist Charles Dickens, the comedy actor TerryThomas and a branch of the Henson family?
2 min |
March 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Electric dreams
Could this new cycling route in the Shropshire Hills become a star of Britain's bikepacking scene? Matt Baird mounts an electric bike to navigate the hills, thrills and basilicas of the Marcher Castles Way
7 min |
March 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Up on the roof
Thatched roofs have been a part of the British countryside for 5,000 years. Tom Allan is one of a dwindling number of craftspeople making sure this ancient tradition remains a vital part of our rural life.
8 min |
March 2025
BBC Countryfile Magazine
Sniffer dogs and tiny loos - the fight to save water voles gets serious
What do you do to discover how a much-loved but fast declining and elusive mammal is faring in its battle for survival along our rivers, streams and ditches? First, recruit hundreds of volunteers for look-out duties. Then call in specially trained detector dogs and build tiny floating loos.
2 min |