River Wye
Podcast: Drift gently down the River Wye on a paddleboard
Take a gentle journey with a group of paddleboarders down the River Wye, meeting wildlife and discussing the big issues facing this mighty waterway in episode 12, season 16 of the Countryfile Magazine Plodcast
Podcast: The problem with the River Wye – and the people trying to save it
Blighted by pollution, the River Wye is suffering along most of its length. Join episode 9, season 10 of the Countryfile Magazine podcast in the Forest of Dean to hear about the campaigners trying to raise awareness of the river – and listen to some delightful folk music
Discover the tranquil hills and valleys of Herefordshire
Apple orchards and hopyards, tranquil hills and verdant valleys – Herefordshire is a county rich in peace. Author and local farmer John Lewis-Stempel reflects on the charms of this quiet corner once ruddy with action, now rosy with fruits and fields
Meander down the Wye Valley
Follow Britain’s most beautiful river from its source in the Welsh hills through landscapes rich in wildlife and history. By Mark Bristow