Home

The best Strava artworks – you won't believe these GPS masterpieces (they might even get you out on a run)

From giraffes to dinosaurs, runners, cyclists and kayakers are turning their routes into works of art – and breaking records along the way
more

This pretty flower is essential for pollinating insects, yet deadly for livestock – causing severe, irreversible damage to the liver

Is ragwort dangerous to humans or animals? Learn what it is, where it can be found, its benefits for wildlife and the dangers associated with it in our expert ragwort guide. 
more

"It was amazing": diver films mesmerising wildlife encounter in underwater meadow

Wildlife filmmaker Adam Radage says the experience was "like a dream straight out of a Studio Ghibli”
more

Are bell pepper seeds toxic to humans?

Bell pepper seeds often end up in the bin – but are we throwing away something perfectly edible? We dig into the facts behind a common kitchen myth, revealing whether those seeds are poisonous, and what you can actually do with them
more

Which sport (or activity) burns the most calories?

From golf to gardening and swimming to skiing, how many calories do you burn doing different activities? We’ve got the calculator out and compared the calorie output in the UK’s favourite sports and leisure pursuits…
more

It’s true! New research finds that cheese really DOES give you nightmares – here’s why

Scientists have discovered a clear link between lactose intolerance and nightmares
more

The summer invasion we all dread is here: The phenomenon of Flying Ant Day (and why it actually happens)

It might be called Flying Ant Day, but flying ants actually stay around longer than a single day. We explain everything you need to know about flying ants – and whether seagulls really get drunk eating too many of these winged insects
more

Warning: see brutal footage of rare carnivorous caterpillar in Gloucestershire that has a gruesome survival strategy

The footage was captured as part of the David Attenborough-narrated series Wild Isles
more

Countryfile Calendar 2026: How to enter this year's photo competition

This year's Countryfile Calendar competition is now open for entries – find out how to enter and who's judging.
more

Seasonal inspiration

News and opinion

The latest environment and wildlife news, comment and interviews

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

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
more

100 metre drops, boulder fields and mirage-inducing sandflats: Here are the scariest public footpaths in the UK and the world

Not all footpaths are created equal – these are some of the scariest public rights of way in the UK and the world
more

16 best walks in Cumbria: One of Britain's most beautiful counties is a glorious rugged landscape of hills, mountains, lakes and coastline

Find the best hiking routes in Cumbria, including path descriptions and maps.
more

Is this the prettiest long distance walking trail in the UK? Spot up to 16 counties from one stunning viewpoint

As it's surprisingly hilly, there are plenty of scenic spots along the Cotswold Way.
more

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
This website is owned and published by Our Media Ltd. www.ourmedia.co.uk
© Our Media 2025