nature writing
A quest for skylark song in the Cotswold Hills with James MacDonald Lockhart
Join a Plodcast quest to revel in glorious skylark song – with author and naturalist James MacDonald Lockhart – in episode 8, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
New Nature Writer of the year 2022 Runner Up 3: Storm at Howmore
The wild power of nature thrills Vanessa Wright in her account of a storm sweeping into the Hebridean Island of South Uist, our final runner up in the BBC Countryfile Magazine New Nature Writer of the Year competition 2022
New Nature Writer of the Year 2022 – Runner up 2: Journey to Dunwich Beach
A cycle ride through heathland to the North Sea coast inspired Katherine Ilett's luminous entry to the 2022 New Nature Writer of the Year competition, the second of three runners-up
Nicola Chester: Habitats for nature should be part of our everyday lives
The author of On Gallows Down, which has just won the 2022 Richard Jefferies book award, discusses her writing journey – and urges us to fight for the nature we hold dear.
The best poetry books on nature and the British countryside
Enjoy a wealth of great poetry that captures the beauty and magic of the countryside
BBC Countryfile Magazine's best nature and countryside books of 2021
After reading and reviewing dozens of books on nature and the countryside over the past 12 months, the BBC Countryfile Magazine team give their verdict on the nine best books of the year
Podcast: Strange tales of family and folklore from the wilds of Dartmoor with author Tom Cox
Author Tom Cox lives on Dartmoor and infuses his writing with the spirit of the landscape. In episode 14 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast, he reveals some of his favourite tales and legends from the area
Meet the winner of the New Nature Writer of The Year 2021
After a long and careful selection process, the judges have made their decision. It's time to announce the winner of our first Nature Writer of the Year competition - and our fantastic runners up.
Podcast: Interview with H is for Hawk author Helen MacDonald in the latest BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Enjoy a delightful chat with award-winning nature writer Helen MacDonald with readings from her brilliant books in episode 3 of season 7 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Finding a healthy mind, heart and body in nature – with author Lucy Jones
Discover the science behind why being outside in nature is good for you with author Lucy Jones in episode 7 of season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine plodcast
Podcast: Delightful tales of red squirrels and house sparrows
Do red squirrels really make little boats to sail on? Discover strange tales in ancient books on British wildlife in Episode 10 the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast, Season 5
Podcast: Journey into spring on Exmoor to meet Britain's most exotic migrant birds
Explore the spring wildlife of Horner Wood on Exmoor in the company of nature writer and broadcaster Tim Dee in the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcastseason 5, episode 6
J is for Journaling: mindfulness in nature
Taking time to record your experiences in nature is good for both body and mind
