British rivers
Britain's most beautiful river walks
Come late spring our rivers are leafy and brimming with wildlife. Explore Britain's tranquil waterways by taking a stroll along one of our favourite riverside trails near you.
Podcast: enjoy a New Year wildlife ramble along the River Usk in South Wales
Starting a new season of mindful walks in the British countryside with the BBC Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Find mindfulness by the river
Accompanied by the changing light, ambience and audio of moving water, time spent idling by rivers offers us a meditative calm and perspective that is extremely good for our health, says Kevin Parr
12 riverside plants to spot
The long, balmy days of late spring trigger the vigorous growth of riverside grasses, plants and trees. Here are 12 species to look out for on your next walk
Britain's best source-to-sea river walks
Discover the origin stories of our most magnificent rivers on these multi-day waterside trails.
Day out: Afon Teifi, Pembrokeshire
Enjoy an autumn outing to the small Welsh village of Cenarth, where Afon Teifi plays host to an awe-inspiring natural event
Day out: Afon Dyfrdwy (River Dee), Denbighshire
Afon Dyfrdwy is the largest river in North Wales, but its wildlife is suffering. Find out all about a project that aims to restore it to its natural state, before ambling its autumn banks
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
Day out: Redmire Force and the River Ure, North Yorkshire
Discovered two fabulous Yorkshire swimming spots, perfect for whiling away a hot August day