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Bike ride: Strathspey, Highland

Explore the Highland enclave inhabited by Archie Macdonald and his Glenbogle clan on this trip into Monarch of the Glen Country

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CHELTENHAM, ENGLAND - OCTOBER 25: Cows graze in the early morning sunlight on the upper slopes of Leckhampton Hill in the Cotswolds on October 25, 2011 in Cheltenham, England. The hill, which lies to the south of Cheltenham within the Cotswolds Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, forms part of the Cotswold escarpment site and his home to an abundance of wildlife. (Photo by Dan Istitene/Getty Images)

UK's environment needs protection from Brexit impact, say MPs

A new environmental law to protect Britain’s wildlife and natural landscape ahead of Brexit negotiations must be implemented by the Government, a cross-party group of MPs have said.

Happy smiling little boy out in the rain

Top 10 rainy day activities

The British summertime is notoriously unpredictable, with rainy days stopping picnics and BBQs. However, there's no reason to let this stop you from enjoying the full potential of the British countryside with our top rainy day activities.

20th century countryside films released by BFI

The films from the 'Rural Life' collection date back more than a hundred years

'I'd be a soaring sea eagle': video interview with Ellie Harrison

BBC Countryfile Magazine caught up with Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison at her smallholding in the Cotswolds (see the full feature here: http://www.countryfile.com/countryfile-tv/countryfile-presenters/meet-ellie-harrisons-dexter-cattle) during a photoshoot with her lively Dexter cattle. Here, Ellie tells us about her favourite locations in the UK, her rural heroes, why she'd like to be a sea eagle and more...

You can make a den quickly, or you can work on it over time and see how it changes through the seasons. Good dens are a labour of love and this simple design will get you and the children instantly excited.

British actor Gwilym Lee poses during a photocall for the TV series "Midsomer murders" as part of the Mipcom international audiovisual trade show at the Palais des Festivals, in Cannes, southeastern France, on October 7, 2013. AFP PHOTO / VALERY HACHE (Photo credit should read VALERY HACHE/AFP/Getty Images)

My Countryside interview: Gwilym Lee

The Midsomer Murders star discusses his muddy childhood, crossing a Snowdonian ridge, surfing with seals – and the joys of filming near red kites

How to make a living in the countryside

Farming is just one way to earn a crust in the countryside. Here is our guide on working in the countryside with different career ideas to inspire you.

A scenic view makes you ‘feel healthier’

That’s according to new research, which found that people living in more scenic areas of the UK tend to feel healthier and have an increased sense of wellbeing.

Sophie Ellis-Bextor on her favourite places in the British countryside

Sophie Ellis-Bextor reveals her favourite country escapes – and which animal she’d most like to be.

Environmental secretary Liz Truss on her rural loves and hates

The Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs reveals her personal rural passions – and what keeps her awake at night.

How to explore Dartmoor by horse

Mount up for a horse ride across the untamed landscape of Dartmoor

The debate over wind turbines

There are now four and a half thousand turbines in the British countryside and over the next few years there are likely be thousands more.

Moving to the countryside Part 36: foraging for hazelnuts

A surprise windfall of hazelnuts leads to a cracking evening for editor Fergus Collins

Moving to the countryside Part 35: predators at large

It's the killing time as a host of predators take advantage of young animals leaving nest and burrow

SHAFTESBURY, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 17: Dew drops remain on a snowdrop growing in the grounds of Springhead Trust Open Garden in Fontmell Magna, on February 17, 2015 in Shaftesbury, England. The town of Shaftesbury is currently holding a snowdrop festival, which in a series of events marks the arrival of one the UK's most popular flowers which is seen by many as an indicator of the arrival of spring. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

Moving to the countryside Part 34: a good spring, a bad pheasant

It's been a glorious spring but not for my chickens

Moving to the countryside: Part 33: the evils of flytipping

A lovely spring walk in the Brecon Beacons is marred by rubbish and flytipping

Moving to the countryside: Part 32: what the birds get up to behind our backs

… I'm talking about the dawn chorus, the still-staggering wave of spring birdsong which is almost over by the time most of us stir from our beds

Moving to the countryside: Part 31: dangerous footpaths

While Britain is blessed with many miles of fabulous footpaths, some are extremely dangerous, including this example in Monmouthshire.

Forest walks can be a lovely way to spend time in nature

Moving to the countryside: Part 30: Afraid of the countryside? Say it ain't so

An inspiring new film reveals the extend of our disconnection from the countryside…

Moving to the countryside: Part 29: end of an era for Abergavenny Cattle Market

After 150 years, the livestock market in Abergavenny is moving out. What effect will this have on the town?