footpaths
"They’re conserving our national heritage and the ancient routes that have connected communities for centuries" – the heroic footpath patrol saving our trails
Our beautiful footpaths are at risk of disappearing. Here are the local heroes committed to saving them from extinction.
The 18 greatest walks in England
Discover the beauty of the English countryside on foot – from quiet country lanes and flower-banked rivers to spectacular hills and dales.
16 easy mountains to climb for beginners – chosen by experts
The prospect of climbing to the top of a mountain can be a little intimidating, but it doesn't have to be. Discover some of the UK's most beautiful mountains with our guide to the easiest climbs for beginner hikers.
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John Craven: Controversial deadline to register paths scrapped
The Government's decision to scrap a deadline for registering rights-of-way is creating new divisions among farmers and ramblers, says Countryfile's John Craven
John Craven: precious landscapes worn down by a hectic summer
This summer saw many scenes of queuing in national park hotspots, such the summits of Snowdon in Wales and Ben Nevis in Scotland. What impact has this had on these precious landscapes?
Guide to Britain's corpse roads: history and the best coffin roads to visit
The British landscape is covered with ancient paths and tracks, including old corpse roads – learn more about these forgotten ways, including what they were used for and where to find them today
Ellie Harrison: Walk in the footsteps of our ancestors to save ancient paths
Want to keep our ancient paths? Then pull on your walking boots, says Countryfile presenter Ellie Harrison.
Britain's footpaths: why are so many disappearing and how to save a footpath
Thousands of footpaths in England and Wales are impassable, either deliberately or through neglect, and many more could disappear forever unless they are registered. Why is this happening – and what can be done?
