footpaths
Best walks in England
Discover the beauty of the English countryside on foot, from the quiet country lanes and riversides of South England to the spectacular hills and dales of North England. Here is our guide to England's best walks and hikes.
Easy UK mountains and peaks for beginners
Sometimes, 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 Britain’s best mountains and peaks in our guide to the top easy climbs for beginner hikers.
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?