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Pilates healthier than yoga say experts – here's why...

Yoga offers benefits – but traditional exercise, including walking, is better for heart health, study shows
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Dublin's best walks: Discover hidden Irish gems and rich, incredible scenery

Walk in the footsteps of Britain's greatest poets with the spectacular scenery that inspired them

Walk in the footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest poets and discover the landscapes that inspired their famous works – from Wordsworth's Lake District to Hardy's Hampshire.
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Does Guinness really taste better in Ireland?

Is there any truth that Guinness tastes better in Ireland? Our intrepid researcher decided to find out (it's a tough job...)
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High-end fashion, carbon-free cows and drought-resistant plants: Is this the future of farming?

From home-grown cloth to natural pest control and new ways of raising cattle, Fergus Collins reports from this year’s Oxford Real Farming Conference on the key ideas that could transform our rural landscapes
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Could this powerful Italian guard dog be the next banned breed in Britain?

Is this large, energetic dog on track to become the next XL Bully?
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Why voles and shrews often drag their legs after being rescued from cats

Tiny creatures rescued from cats often appear injured—but many recover within minutes.
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Are you descended from one of Scotland's most powerful, infamous and violent clans?

Six clans that shaped modern Scotland
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What's the most common owl in the UK?

Around 250 species of owl have been discovered around the world – but which is the most common owl to be found in the UK?
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News and opinion

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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

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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It's 96 miles long and has 4,000m of ascents: Walk one of Scotland's most epic trails that's filled with dramatic scenery

From the serene shores of Loch Lomond to the soaring peaks of Glen Coe, Scotland’s most-loved long-distance trail will take your breath away.
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It's 268 miles long and stretches over the rugged and dramatic spine of England: Is this Britain's toughest and most iconic long-distance trail?

Looking to take on one of the world’s greatest long-distance walks? Then trek the backbone of England – an epic trail over beautiful hills, via sparking waterfalls, pretty villages, and blooming wildflower meadows. Our expert guide to the Pennine Way includes information on planning, walk length, route stages and maps. All that's left now is to walk...
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Forget Wistman’s Wood and Haytor – these are Dartmoor’s best hidden gems, according to a local

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
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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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