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Walks
Explore the UK countryside
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Walk a smugglers’ trail before returning along a Victorian carriageway with superb... -
Walk an old packhorse trail from a hill village near the Peak District National Park -
A host of mysterious paths converge in this ancient heathland landscape -
Explore a road system built to help British troops control Jacobite rebels -
Explore the site of grisly murders on an 18th-century smugglers’ trail -
Walk or cycle along a former mineral tramway, a trail that links Cornwall’s... -
Use local trains to explore the memorable Goyt Valley, a spectacular trough oozing... -
Countryfile presenter Jules Hudson explores an ancient landscape, Scandinavian style -
Bag your first Munro with this irresistible climb up Ben Lomond – a perfect...
Places to Visit
Days out and events in the countryside
A host of mysterious paths converge in this ancient heathland landscape
Roman troops, medieval drovers and Georgian stagecoaches all stopped off at this market town
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For new and inspiring ways to explore the beautiful British countryside, look no further than these very special holiday ideas for 2012
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Why not take advantage of this quiet season and treat yourself to a break in a country hotel?
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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Tips & Techniques
Country News
Keep up-to-date with news from the countryside
[27th of January 2012]
The RSPB are encouraging us to get out into our gardens or...
[26th of January 2012]
Did you know it’s currently Farmhouse Breakfast Week...
[25th of January 2012]
As a geomagnetic storm strikes the earth’s atmosphere...
The Countryside
Hints, tips and stories from the countryside
Walking
Explore the ancient smugglers' trails, packhorse routes and Roman roads that criss-cross our land
Discover
Look forward to spring and summer and plan a riverside or lakeside break with a difference
History
Do you know someone who works in woodlands, orchards or a nature reserve who you think deserves recognition? We asked key figures and organisations what they think makes a Natural Hero, in the run up to the Octavia Hill awards.
Wye Valley and Forest of Dean
On this Sunday's Countryfile, Matt and Ellie are visiting the Wye Valley to uncover some of the beautiful river's hidden gems. Here are more of its secrets revealed
History
Do you know someone who has made a real difference to your local community? We asked key figures and organisations what they think makes a Growing Hero, in the run up to the Octavia Hill awards.
History
We’ve extended the deadline for the National Trust’s Octavia Hill Awards, in partnership with Countryfile Magazine, to 31 January. So you now have less than two weeks to send in your nominations.
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