Folklore
12 eerie, deadly monsters that are supposed to roam the countryside, sometimes with lethal consequences for their chosen victim...
From the Loch Ness Monster to the Grindylow, our guide looks at infamous British mythical beasts and the legends that accompany them, plus the best sites to visit in the UK that have inspired these spooky stories – if you dare!
Are elves real? A guide to British elves
Elusive and characterful, elves often feature folk stories and festive tales. But, are elves are real? Where can you find them and what do they really look like? Naturalist John Wright answers every question you might have about elves.
Podcast: Caving in the Mendips with storyteller Amy Jeffs
Hear tales of ancient times deep in a cavern in Somerset with historian, artist and storyteller Amy Jeffs in episode 3, season 15 of the Countryfile Plodcast
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Six mythical locations in ancient Britain that you can visit today
From Stonehenge to Tintagel, discover the birthplace of six strange and wonderful ancient British myths, following in the footsteps of saints and wizards.
Podcast: Discover curious tales of folklore from Britain's rivers and seas
Discover the mysterious and bizarre folklore of our seas and rivers in episode 8, season 8 of the Countryfile Podcast
Podcast: Listen to folktales and old stories on a Halloween walk in Dorset
Enjoy an autumn walk at dusk in Dorset and listen to storyteller Martin Maudsley tell chilling tales of ancient folklore, ghosts and mysterious happenings in episode 5 of season 7 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: On the trail of an assassin in the ancient holloways of Dorset
Follow in the footsteps of a literary hero as storyteller Martin Maudsley tracks down Rogue Male in deepest Dorset in episode 4, season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine plodcast