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Green spaces, local shops and less overcrowding: What future town planners can learn from the past

Author Nicola Chester on how we can build the 'model' villages of the future
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Stop relying on your phone for directions – use nature instead. An expert shares their tips for phone-free navigation

Ditch your apps and GPS and instead look to nature for navigational clues on your next walk or hike
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You’re probably aging your brain prematurely every single night — without even realising it. Here's how to stop...

You might think you’re getting by just fine on six hours of sleep, but your brain strongly disagrees.
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It is said this animal can live forever: Meet the creature that can rewind its body clock again – and again...

Can this animal really cheat death?
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Seafood swaps: the fish we should we be eating right now, according to experts

These are the most sustainable seafood swaps right now – according to the Marine Conservation Society
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From vast white sands to sheltered coves, here are 7 spectacular Channel Island beaches

The beaches of the Channel Islands offer white sands, solitude and unique wartime history. Here are Matt Baird’s magnificent seven
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Can rabbits and hares crossbreed?

Can these similar-looking species crossbreed? Do harrabbits exist? Sheena Harvey takes a look
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Camping just got comfier: Our top 2025 camping chair picks

Our BBC Countryfile Magazine experts tested the best camping chairs of 2025 to take on your next trip.
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25 spectacular images from Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2025

The winning images of the 61st Wildlife Photographer of the Year competition have been revealed.
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Countryfile Calendar 2024

Find out how to enter this year's competition, plus photography tips

Popular walks

See our most searched for walks and find new routes

Say goodbye to your dog behaving badly on walks with these expert tips from renowned dog behaviourist Gwen Bailey

A long dog walk in the countryside should be a relaxing activity for both you and your dog. Unfortunately, not all dogs are well-behaved on country walks, which can be both stressful and dangerous. Our expert dog walking guide offers training tips to ensure your dog behaves beautifully – allowing you to enjoy yourself more, too!
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‘I found the real Glastonbury on my own pilgrimage, following legends and ley lines’: Walking The Glastonbury Way

Its world-famous festival may grab the headlines but Glastonbury has many other stars on its stage. We walk the Glastonbury Way and discover a beguiling mix of mysticism, legends and timeless beauty
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Dublin's best walks: Discover hidden Irish gems and rich, incredible scenery

Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need 2025: all you need to know about the charity fundraiser and how to organise your own

This year's Countryfile Ramble for BBC Children in Need is taking place in October 2025. Discover how to organise your own Ramble with a selection of walking routes, plus how to donate
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British wildlife

Learn how to identify, where to see and species facts with our expert guides

Recipes

Find inspiration for this season's stars – both shop-bought and foraged

BBC Countryfile Magazine Podcast

Join us on a countryside escape in each episode of the award-winning Countryfile 'plodcast'

Outdoor kit reviews

Our pick of the best walking and camping gear for outdoor adventures
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