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"I had a feeling I would find something special": 2,000-year-old settlement discovered in Gloucestershire field

In 2023, metal detectorist Glenn Manning unearthed two Roman swords in a field near the village of Willersey – a find that led to the discovery of something even more astounding.
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From Robin Hood's hideout to a tree that's worth nearly one million pounds, here are the UK's most famous trees

A selection of the strangest, most significant and best-known ancient trees growing in the UK’s forests, parks and gardens.
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Planning to take your dog abroad on holiday? Veterinary surgeon explains what you need to know

Thinking about taking your dog abroad on holiday with you? Veterinary surgeon Antonia Nichols explains all you need to know - and why you need to start planning early
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Suffer from insomnia? It could be what you wear in bed... Here's why...

Why what you wear in bed could be jinxing your chances of a good night's sleep
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What's wrong with brachycephalic cats?

Do brachycephalic cats deserve their unhealthy reputation? We investigate
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It's the size of a double-decker bus and weighs a mighty 7 tonnes. Meet the ocean giant that swims - rather leisurely it must be said – through UK waters

Get to know the world's second largest fish with our guide to Britain's basking sharks, including facts about the species and the best places to see them in the UK.
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Find your inner caveman! Our prehistoric ancestors hold the key to health and happiness

Our prehistoric ancestors hold the key to health and happiness. Sam Pyrah reveals seven ways to go back to basics with your lifestyle
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Morris Dancing is back and cool: how the young and stylish are breathing new life into an ancient folk dance

It’s as English as scones and cream, but Morris dancing was at risk of becoming marginalised. Now, as the folk tradition experiences a rural revival among the young, radical and stylish, photographer Rachel Adams meets those bringing Morris out of the past.
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We dropped a dead whale to the bottom of the ocean. Here’s what happened next

Back in 2023, Countryfile filmed the UK’s first whale-fall experiment in the Celtic Sea. Ellie Harrison reveals what happened.
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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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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
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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.
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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.
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