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Countrylane in chiltern hills at dawn, Hertfordshire/Buckinghamshire border, England, UK.

Historic places

Great novels and autobiographies set in the British countryside

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Guide to ticks: how to avoid being bitten, treatment and how to protect your dog

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Walk: Glen Tilt and Loch Moraig, Perthshire

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Traditional pub games

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How to make your own Christmas cards and wrapping paper

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The allotment diary: summer drought

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The Escape: 37 days on the Shiant Isles

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Highlights of Shropshire – follow in the footsteps of medieval pilgrims

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How being outdoors can improve mental health

General

Celebrate the countryside at the Hay Festival – 24 May to 2 June

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Green woodworking: making furniture by hand using traditional techniques

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Wildlife stories

British fava beans – history and recipes

Shitterton, Dorset

Britain’s rudest place names

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What is a wetland and why do they matter?