poetry
He lived on the streets – then became one of Britain’s most beloved poets: the journey from tramp to literary legend...
Poet and wanderer WH Davies (1873–1940) elevated idleness to an art form, urging a busy world to embrace the freedom of the great outdoors and
take time to appreciate the small wonders of nature.
Walk in the footsteps of Britain's greatest poets with the spectacular scenery that inspired them
Walk in the footsteps of some of Britain’s greatest poets and discover the landscapes that inspired their famous works – from Wordsworth's Lake District to Hardy's Hampshire.
Podcast: A memorable walk with Cerys Matthews in Kew Gardens
Talking Dylan Thomas and the power of nature with musician and broadcaster Cerys Matthews in London's Kew Gardens, in episode 5, season 15 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
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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
Podcast: A beautiful and relaxing walk on the Isle of Seil with poet Kenneth Steven
Enjoy a ramble with poetry and wildlife on an island in the Inner Hebrides in episode 5, season 11 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast: the Plodcast
Discovering history and mystery in Kingley Vale in the South Downs
Explore the yew forests, wildflower meadows and hidden history of Kingley Vale, West Sussex. Poet Hugh Dunkerley hosts episode 6 of season 10 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Explore the spring wildlife of the Scottish island of Seil – with poet Kenneth Steven
Join poet Kenneth Steven for a lyrical ramble through ancient woods to a loch on the island of Seil meeting wildlife and old tales along the way in episode 6, season 9 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Returning to the wild Hebridean island of Seil for poetry and oystercatchers
Be transported to the tranquil island of Seil in the Inner Hebrides in the company of poet Kenneth Steven in episode 8 of season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Podcast: Find peace and poetry on a Scottish island
Head to a poet's peaceful island retreat on the Hebridean island of Seil in episode 2, season 6 of the BBC Countryfile Magazine podcast
Day Out: Thomas Hardy's Cottage, Dorset
Explore the tree-shrouded home and surrounding Dorset woodland that inspired novelist and poet Thomas Hardy to pen many of his great works
Walk: Pule Hill, West Yorkshire
Discover the poetry of Simon Armitage embedded deep in the rock of the Pennine hills on this seven-mile walk