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Say goodbye to your dog behaving badly on walks with these expert tips
A long dog walk in the countryside should be a relaxing activity for both you and your dog. Unfortunately, not all dogs are well-behaved, which can be both stressful and dangerous. Here are some useful training tips...
Best walking holidays of 2026: Explore hiking routes, guided tours and accommodation
Explore our beautiful coastlines and countryside on foot with our guide to the best walking holidays in the UK. Plus, some stunning abroad walking holiday options to inspire your next trip
Robin Hood's world-famous Major Oak is dead. Here’s what happened to the 1,200-year-old tree
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Never get lost again: the app that became a hiking must-have for 95m people
From route planning to turn-by-turn navigation, AllTrails can help walkers prepare training walks, long hikes and new trails.
Scottish folds: the dark reality behind the adorable cat breed loved by Instagram (and Taylor Swift)
Cats bred for novelty looks present significant health risks, central veterinary officer for Cats Protection Sarah Elliott explains
Why cats prefer to sleep on their left side has long puzzled experts – until now
For cats it's definitely best to get out of bed the right side - or should that be the left side?
Shocking new study reveals sheer scale of dolphins, seals and seabirds killed due to fishing each year
First study of bycatch reveals scale of destruction, warning that issue is widespread and underreported
Britain's Chernobyl: the deadly nuclear accident that could have turned the Lake District into a radioactive wasteland
At least 100 people are estimated to have died due to the disaster
Out of pet food? Rural dog and cat owners use this trick to keep their essentials stocked up
Here’s how you can keep pet care consistent and avoid running out of the essentials.
Top 10 historic stays waiting to be discovered – from royal water towers to pigsties, mines and hospitals
Take a self-catered journey into the past with Dixe Wills’ pick of the Landmark Trust’s most remarkable properties...
Gut troubles stopping you from hiking? Here’s how to perform a (relatively) fart-free walk
Dr Daniel Baumgardt shares his key tips on how best to manage tummy troubles when out hiking in the countryside.
Chanel sweaters. Private jets. Full-time bodyguards. History's most pampered dogs revealed
Join us on a journey through the lap of luxury where pets are not just companions but cherished members of the elite, living lives that redefine the concept of pampering.
Where is Countryfile visiting this week and what time is it on BBC1?
This week, away from Hampshire's busy ports and harbours, Matt Baker and Charlotte Smith meet the people working to find, protect and celebrate the county's less-well-known wildlife.
Herbivores are tastier than carnivores - here's why, and the rare exceptions to the rule
Humans prefer eating herbivores to carnivores with good reason
Faster than Usain Bolt: these are the 10 fastest dog breeds on the planet
From the lightning-fast greyhound to the short but frenetic Jack Russell, these dogs are built for speed – many reaching top speeds beyond 40mph!
Predators, pests and pack animals: 6 invasive species that Britain unleashed on the world, and are still causing issues today
Deer-eating fish, wallabies, 6-foot snakes and scorpions? Meet the UK's most bonkers invasive species
Whether they've been accidental stowaways, purposeful relocations or zoo escapees, the UK is now home to plenty of non-native species
The River Wye recognised as living ecosystem in UK first: here's why it matters
The charter recognises the River Wye as a single living entity with distinct rights
Why athletes spit so much – and why swallowing isn’t ideal: the science of mid-exercise mucus and how to prevent it
Meet the world’s toughest and most ruggedly handsome dog breeds (no.2 can even handle temperatures of -50°C)
These resilient dog breeds are known for their strength, stamina and ability to handle extreme climates – but they need to be cared for and trained properly
"It's the ultimate parental sacrifice" Meet the spider family where the children eat their mother alive. And to the death
These dog breeds are most likely to become obese – here's how to stop them piling on the pounds
Scientists explain why some dogs are more prone to pile on the pounds
"I'm a toxicology expert: these are the poisonous plants and trees all gardeners and hikers should avoid this summer"
Fall in love with Cornwall's ancient past and breathtaking present, from smuggling coves to Neolithic wonders
England’s wild far-western shores are scattered with mysterious ancient sites. Take a walk back through time with Melanie O’Shea, to the Celtic roots of Cornwall’s ruggedly beautiful West Penwith peninsula.
