Walks

Explore the UK countryside

  • Walk between two of Scotland's best beaches on this wheelchair-accessible and family-...
  • Discover the untamed beauty of this desolate yet beautiful beach, before walking to the...
  • Explore Hornsea's impressive beach, backed by fast-eroding cliffs and a gentle, pastoral...
  • Follow part of the Northumberland Coast, dominated by one of the England's most...
  • Head off the beaten track and explore the beautiful Cumbrian Coast, a favourite with...
  • Discover astonishing remains of a submerged forest that lies beneath Cardigan Bay
  • Enjoy stunning sunsets and red squirrels on this adventurous Anglesey walk beside Red...
  • Enjoy fine coastal views of Swanlake Bay before returning on an island loop through...
  • Skegness beach and windfarm © Copyright Rob Farrow and licensed for reuse under
    Make footprints in the sand along some the East Coast's prestigious Blue Flag beaches
Places to Visit

Days out and events in the countryside

View over the Usk Valley by Oliver Edwards

Discover the most exciting way to see the beautiful Usk Valley – from above

Watch the sun set over the brooding Atlantic and visit the patron saint of Wales’ final resting place in Britain’s smallest city

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Walking Holidays

Here are some suggestions for a wonderful walking holiday in the UK.

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Accommodation Guide

Whatever you’re looking for, you’ll be sure to find it among our fantastic range of UK holiday accommodations.

Holidays

Holidays in the UK countryside

 Explore a packhorse trail in the Lake District, with a fell pony to carry your bags

Learn the art of running a smallholding on a course specially designed for dreamers and realists

 

Photography

Your photos from the UK countryside

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  • ATLANTIC GREY SEALS OFF THE SCILLY ISLES
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  • View from Sychnant pass down to the sea
  • The Little Lady Bird
  • Little Pink Flowers
  • The Lonely Tractor
  • Just in Time
Country News

Keep up-to-date with news from the countryside

Herd of alpacas
[16th of May 2012]
An alpaca owner is diagnosed with human version of bovine TB
[11th of May 2012]
Bottlenose dolphins in Wales get a free meal from seafood...
[9th of May 2012]
Climate change is increasing the number of exotic species...
The Countryside

Hints, tips and stories from the countryside

Welcome to the Countryfile Magazine Awards 2012

Yew trees symbolise life, death and rebirth, which is why so many are found in c
Conservation

Graveyards have become important havens for our native wildflowers and a host of creatures but they need to be managed sensitively, as Gemma Hall discovers

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To mark 60 years of the Queen's reign, the Diamond Jubilee celebrations will be in full swing across an extended weekend from 2-5 June. Here are 10 ways to celebrate in style




Broadstairs, Kent
South East

Charles Dickens found solace and inspiration in the Kent countryside. Now, 200 years after his birth, why not follow in his footsteps? Vivienne Boucher is your guide

Glastonbury Tor
Country pubs

Discover the town beyond the festival. With its famous Tor, mythical past and natural beauty, take a weekend away to this Somerset town.

Llandwyn Island and Newborough Beach, Anglesey
Crafts and customs

Enjoy the perfect getaway with our Five days to the Weekend... guides, featuring British market towns and other places of interest