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After a scorching summer, 2025’s harvest could be one of the worst in recent years. What could that mean for farmers, our food and for the future of British produce?
Walk in the footsteps of Britain's greatest poets with the spectacular scenery that inspired them
Walk in the footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest poets and discover the landscapes that inspired their famous works – from Wordsworth's Lake District to Hardy's Hampshire.
National Parks of the UK: history, wildlife and best walking routes
What is a national park, how many national parks are there in the UK, and where is the nearest one to you? Our guide to the UK's 15 spectacular national parks looks at the history of each, how to visit them, the best walking routes, and local wildlife to spot.
Britain's best picnic spots
Longer evenings mean the start of picnic season – during the day or even after school and work. Here are some of our favourite picnic spots in the UK countryside and coast.
Does a return to ‘normal’ have to mean the loss of our peaceful soundscape?
As all the restrictions of the pandemic fade away, can we retain the peace and quiet that has been so abundant in the countryside over the past 18 months?
Explore Britain's crowd-free countryside
Too many of us head for the obvious tourist hotspots, missing the equally lovely havens nearby. We reveal how you can discover Britain off the beaten track
Sara Maitland: how stone shapes the British countryside
Stone permeates our lives and the National Stone Centre helps us appreciate it
Beatrix Potter: history of the children's author, farmer and conservationist
Our guide to the children's author, writer, illustrator, natural scientist and conservationist Beatrix Potter, looking at her life, her works and best places to visit in the Lake District.
Rural hedgehog numbers fall by half since 2000
The UK's hedgehog population has plummeted, with more than half being lost from the British countryside since 2000, according to a new report.
Opinion: an optimistic vision for the British countryside post Brexit
Rural commentator Rob Yorke explores potential positive outcomes for farming and conservation following Brexit – not least a complete reform of how managed landscapes are subsidised