West of England
“I got an ebike and discovered a lost world of castles, rivers and Roman ruins in England – and I’m a convert”
Could this new cycling route in the Shropshire Hills become a star of Britain’s bikepacking scene? Matt Baird mounts an electric bike to navigate the hills, thrills and basilicas of the Marcher Castles Way.
Podcast: The joy of riding an electric bicycle in the Forest of Dean
Explore the Forest of Dean and its wildlife on an eBike in the company of Tom Marvin from BikeRadar – in episode 8, season 11 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Meet the boss of the Countryfile TV show
Take a wander in the woods with Jane Lomas, series producer of Countryfile in episode 3, season 11 of the Plodcast, the nature and countryside podcast from BBC Countryfile Magazine
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Podcast: Enjoy a marvellous day at the Malvern Autumn Show – with world-record giant vegetables!
The podcast team meet giant marrows, champion livestock and amazing rural characters at the Malvern Autumn Show in Worcestershire in episode 12, season 10, of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Uncovering the secrets of a graveyard in Gloucestershire
Discover the forgotten stories, local history and family secrets hidden in a graveyard. Join Who Do You Think You Are's Sarah Williams on an autumn ramble in episode 11, season 10 of the Countryfile Magazine Podcast
Podcast: The problem with the River Wye – and the people trying to save it
Blighted by pollution, the River Wye is suffering along most of its length. Join episode 9, season 10 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast in the Forest of Dean to hear about the campaigners trying to raise awareness of the river – and listen to some delightful folk music
Podcast: On the trail of mystery big cats in the British countryside
Head out on the trail of the Cotswold Cat with the Countryfile team investigating whether mystery panthers are on the loose in modern Britain – in episode 8 of season 10 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Springtime on the farm with Adam Henson
In the 2nd episode of our new podcast series, we talk to Countryfile's Adam Henson about spring on the farm and the role of farmers in creating a sustainable and accessible countryside